Why taxi drivers in Moscow will soon switch to right-hand drive cars
- June 11, 2023
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By July 6, 2023, the list of cars that can fulfill orders from the domestic monopoly Yandex.Taxi will change. The color and pride of the European auto industry,
By July 6, 2023, the list of cars that can fulfill orders from the domestic monopoly Yandex.Taxi will change. The color and pride of the European auto industry, like many Korean models, has been retired by seniority, but the “Japan” column causes a storm of emotions. Because the cars of Chinese novelties presented there will leave no stone unturned. Why, says the AvtoVzglyad portal.
Surprisingly, in the main taxi aggregator of all Russians, there is no ban on the use of vehicles with a steering wheel in the glove box, neither on a regional nor on any other basis. You can safely go to work if the car is suitable for the class and age parameters. It is enough to open the classifier, because JDM flashes in abundance. Those who drove “native” Japanese cars will not lie: what is Chinese, what is Korean, that even a German competitor is no match for them. A completely different level of comfort, it makes no sense to compare. The Japanese know how to do it themselves, they do not save on electric windows, materials and plastic.
Taking into account the changes that will disappear on July 6, many cars per year of manufacture will fall from the “comfort” and “comfort plus” segments. And some – even from a taxi. Looking through the rest, the “comfort plus” class is the most advantageous for taxi drivers and comfortable for passengers in terms of price and quality, which is especially impressive. Today it is possible to meet the “fit remains” of the divine Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5 and numerous newcomers from China. For example, recently Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max came to me three times a day. This is what we now have “comfort plus”. However, the “Chinese”, whose prices are constantly rising, risk leaving the higher taxi classes soon. Because they compete with “exports from the Far East”.
A new richly decorated crossover from the Middle Kingdom is not bad. Somewhat even curious. But after a few months it already begins to creak and creak – the cars are not ready for such a fierce exploitation. And some spare parts have to wait up to six months, according to the same taxi drivers. By the way, what do you think of the bumper cushion for 30,000 rubles? Let me remind you that you cannot drive a worn out car. So the newly minted favorites of the Russian car market are a temporary phenomenon in a taxi. Especially when you consider who they have to line up with in a very competitive line.
Taxi is first and foremost a business. So, the 2019 Toyota Allion offered by Yandex in comfort + with a mileage of 18 thousand kilometers on the legendary market in the Far East costs 1,800,000 ₽ – a serious argument for a comfort + driver. Cheaper than the “Chinese” on the “lyam”, and travel three times, or even four times longer. Toyota Aurion – already allowed from 2015 – a rare beast and you can’t find it on sale right now, but the Crown needs no introduction.
A celebrity, a legend, one of the most popular and ancient Japanese names in Russia. The “comfort +” class allows cars from 2019, and one already released in Eastern Siberia can be bought for 2,190,000 rubles with a mileage of 21,000 km. New car. Friendly advice: just see what it looks like. About the hybrid engine, rear-wheel drive and an amazing interior – I will be silent. Well, the icing on the cake is Crown Majesta, fit since 2015.
Yes, the price is from 2,450,000, but imagine a passenger, to whose entrance this luxury rides! It’s not just a tip, you can collect a whole notebook for yourself for regular customers. Because not a single Chinese car, except perhaps the “red flag”, stood next to the “majesta”. A bonus is an American Camry called Avalon (also from 2015) for 1,400,000 rubles. Do you still believe in the prospects of a tandem between the Chinese and the Moscow taxi?
Manufacturer’s photo.
Manufacturer’s photo.
Surprisingly, in the main taxi aggregator of all Russians, there is no ban on the use of vehicles with a steering wheel in the glove box, neither on a regional nor on any other basis. You can safely go to work if the car is suitable for the class and age parameters. It is enough to open the classifier, because JDM flashes in abundance. Those who drove “native” Japanese cars will not lie: what is Chinese, what is Korean, that even a German competitor is no match for them. A completely different level of comfort, it makes no sense to compare. The Japanese know how to do it themselves, they do not save on electric windows, materials and plastic.
Taking into account the changes that will disappear on July 6, many cars per year of manufacture will fall from the “comfort” and “comfort plus” segments. And some – even from a taxi. Looking through the rest, the “comfort plus” class is the most advantageous for taxi drivers and comfortable for passengers in terms of price and quality, which is especially impressive. Today it is possible to meet the “fit remains” of the divine Toyota Camry, Hyundai Sonata, Kia K5 and numerous newcomers from China. For example, recently Chery Tiggo 7 Pro Max came to me three times a day. This is what we now have “comfort plus”. However, the “Chinese”, whose prices are constantly rising, risk leaving the higher taxi classes soon. Because they compete with “exports from the Far East”.
A new richly decorated crossover from the Middle Kingdom is not bad. Somewhat even curious. But after a few months it already begins to creak and creak – the cars are not ready for such a fierce exploitation. And some spare parts have to wait up to six months, according to the same taxi drivers. By the way, what do you think of the bumper cushion for 30,000 rubles? Let me remind you that you cannot drive a worn out car. So the newly minted favorites of the Russian car market are a temporary phenomenon in a taxi. Especially when you consider who they have to line up with in a very competitive line.
Taxi is first and foremost a business. So, the 2019 Toyota Allion offered by Yandex in comfort + with a mileage of 18 thousand kilometers on the legendary market in the Far East costs 1,800,000 ₽ – a serious argument for a comfort + driver. Cheaper than the “Chinese” on the “lyam”, and travel three times, or even four times longer. Toyota Aurion – already allowed from 2015 – a rare beast and you can’t find it on sale right now, but the Crown needs no introduction.
A celebrity, a legend, one of the most popular and ancient Japanese names in Russia. The “comfort +” class allows cars from 2019, and one already released in Eastern Siberia can be bought for 2,190,000 rubles with a mileage of 21,000 km. New car. Friendly advice: just see what it looks like. About the hybrid engine, rear-wheel drive and an amazing interior – I will be silent. Well, the icing on the cake is Crown Majesta, fit since 2015.
Yes, the price is from 2,450,000, but imagine a passenger, to whose entrance this luxury rides! It’s not just a tip, you can collect a whole notebook for yourself for regular customers. Because not a single Chinese car, except perhaps the “red flag”, stood next to the “majesta”. A bonus is an American Camry called Avalon (also from 2015) for 1,400,000 rubles. Do you still believe in the prospects of a tandem between the Chinese and the Moscow taxi?
Source: Avto Vzglyad
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