In the Leningrad region, a taxi driver assaulted a man and threatened to burn his home after a scratch to the vehicle, according to the regional directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs. The event unfolded at SNT Porogi in the Vsevolozhsk district, where police say a 42-year-old man welcomed relatives by taxi. After leaving the lounge, one of the relatives allegedly scratched the car door, and a confrontation ensued when the driver demanded compensation for repairs.
The man reported that the driver began issuing threats of physical harm and arson, then drove away. He returned after a brief interval and struck the man in the face. In response, a local resident discharged a traumatic pistol into the air, prompting the taxi driver to start the car again and depart. Authorities indicated that they are evaluating whether to initiate criminal proceedings and are actively searching for the driver.
In a related note, taxi passengers in St. Petersburg reportedly robbed a driver after requesting payment for a trip, underscoring safety concerns in the area for both drivers and passengers. [citation attribution]