Electric buses in Voronezh halted by extreme coldVoronezh's electric bus pilot project has ended after the buses could not handle severe winter cold, with batteries losing charge rapidly below -20°C (-4°F).
Drivers in Krasnodar Warned About Black IceMotorists in Krasnodar have been advised to use winter tires as black ice is expected to form on roads due to sub-zero temperatures, rain, and snow. The local traffic police reported the warning on 3 February.
Rostov Authorities Compensate Businessman for Vavilov Street ProjectRostov city authorities have conceded defeat in court and will purchase a land plot and buildings from a local businessman, after a prolonged legal dispute over property seized for the Vavilov Street reconstruction project.
Samara paralyzed by maximum level traffic jamsSamara experienced unprecedented traffic gridlock on Tuesday morning, February 3, with Yandex.Maps showing the maximum congestion level of 10.
Passenger outraged over separate tram fare despite city passA Yekaterinburg commuter is angry that his monthly city transport pass is not valid on a specific tram line to Verkhnyaya Pyshma, forcing him to pay extra. He was reportedly misled by support staff about the pass's coverage.
Tomsk City Hall Says No Fare Hike Planned for Next MonthTransport operators requested a fare increase to 50 rubles (about $1 at current rates), citing fuel costs and vehicle maintenance, but city officials announced no such plans for the coming month.
Bashkortostan ranks 43rd in gasoline affordability among Russian regionsA study by RIA Rating shows that Bashkortostan ranks 43rd among Russian regions in terms of how much gasoline can be bought with the average monthly salary. The republic has outpaced almost all its neighbors, but in a negative sense.
