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> Author was also implying that they were visiting Russia. Yes, Russia especially is one of those places where every car on the road is a potential taxi and a
by exDM69 10y ago
> Author was also implying that they were visiting Russia.
Yes, Russia especially is one of those places where every car on the road is a potential taxi and a lot of people use them.
I haven't visited personally but friends of mine who have did tell about their experiences on hailing rides from strangers without knowing the language. Don't take my anecdote as a safety recommendation or evidence of it.
It's a matter of cultural differences.
Uber/Lyft provides you with a sense of safety, but if you end up being a victim of a crime in an Uber in Russia, I'm not sure how much they can or will help you afterwards.
- wruza 10y agoOnce a taxi service gets enough drivers in the city here in Russia, it becomes highly preferable than random on-the-road vehicle. It automatically means that you get more precise (or even fixed) billing, pretty clean and decent cars, and drivers are motivated to not bother you in any way, because taxis usually have quality feedback that makes driver 'priority'. Going directly to the road is a last resort, even if you're already outside. It is not much for a physical safety, but service.