In Priozersk, a town in the Leningrad Region, a taxi dispute escalated into an alleged assault involving a female driver and two teenage passengers. The narrative around the incident has drawn public attention because the claim centers on discriminatory conduct tied to hair color. According to the account provided by the victims, an 18-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy hailed a taxi to a private residence in Priozersk. After they boarded, the driver reportedly refused service, insisting that she would not transport them, citing the girl’s blue hair and the boy’s pink hair as the reason for the refusal.
Witnesses close to the case reported that the driver allegedly told the teenagers to exit the vehicle and singled out the girl with the remark, indicating she would not take them anywhere, particularly targeting her because of her hair color. As the situation escalated, it was claimed that the driver then pulled the girl by her hair and threw her to the ground. The injured party sought medical attention and contacted law enforcement to file a report about the confrontation.
In the days that followed, law enforcement was said to be reviewing the events and assessing the credibility of the claims. Reports from those familiar with the case suggest the driver gave a statement to authorities in which she denied any argument with the passengers and indicated a willingness to cooperate with the investigation, including the possibility of presenting a counterclaim in court if necessary. The broader context of the incident has raised questions about how service providers respond to customers who express themselves in unconventional ways, including through hair color, and how such situations should be handled to ensure safety and respect for all parties involved.
On a separate note, a separate roadway incident was reported nearby, where a timber truck was observed along a highway in another region. The road surface was noted to be obstructed by logs, creating hazardous conditions for drivers. This juxtaposition of events in the area underscores how quickly road safety concerns and interpersonal conflicts can intersect with everyday travel and mobility, prompting authorities to issue guidelines and remind drivers and passengers of the importance of calm, respectful interactions and adherence to traffic and transportation regulations. In both cases, investigations and official statements are expected to clarify what occurred, what factors contributed to the events, and what steps will be taken to prevent recurrence in the future.