Volgograd Blogger Shocked by Taxi Prices
Anya Pokrov spent over 5,000 rubles (approximately $50 at current rates) on a trip to Sheremetyevo Airport due to snowfall in Moscow.
Feb 19, 2026 0
Weather conditions in Moscow turned out to be more severe.
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Famous blogger from Volgograd Anya Pokrov, who has millions of subscribers, faced extremely high prices in the taxi service during abnormal bad weather. The cost for a trip to Sheremetyevo Airport, from where she was flying to her hometown, exceeded five thousand rubles (about $50 at current rates).
The screenshot demonstrates the high cost of an hour-long trip.
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Pokrov published a screenshot from the app with rates on her social media, accompanying it with an emotional comment.
«The prices are terribly unpleasant. Here»s the snowfall in Moscow for you…« she wrote.
Difficulties with ordering cars are also noted in Volgograd itself. In January, passengers complained about increased waiting times of up to 20 minutes. As the press service of Yandex explained, the driver shortage and increase in trip costs are directly related to snowfall.
«According to the service, the average dispatch time in Volgograd is about 5 minutes. During peak hours, for orders to remote areas, and against the backdrop of bad weather — snow and gusty wind — the dispatch time can increase to 8 minutes. During periods of worsening weather, demand for taxis grows, and some drivers temporarily do not go on duty due to difficult road conditions,» the company noted.
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