Experts in the automotive industry commented on the proposal regarding restrictions on taxi prices in bad weather conditions. The editor-in-chief of the magazine “Behind the Wheel,” Maxim Kadakov, speaking in a conversation with RT, supports the idea of common sense in the proposal of State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov, but expresses doubts about the effectiveness of this approach.
He points out that changing taxi fares due to weather conditions is sometimes fair. Kadakov emphasizes that taxi drivers who work for a percentage face additional costs, such as increased travel time and increased fuel consumption, while their earnings remain the same. The expert warns that the introduction of price restrictions could lead to the transition of transportation in bad weather to the informal sector.
Dmitry Popov, an expert at a working group under the Russian government, warns that limiting prices could lead to taxis not responding to calls. Popov also expresses concerns that lower prices could lead to a deterioration in safety, as drivers, in an effort to make money, may break the rules, especially in difficult road conditions.
Source: Rosbalt
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