Taxi companies are afraid of the revival of “bombs” due to a shortage of cars and spare parts

Russian taxi fleets are facing a deterioration in business conditions that could lead to the return of “bombs”, reports RBC.

Now almost all taxi companies are experiencing the same problems:

increase in payments under leasing agreements
increase in the cost of new cars and spare parts, as well as their shortage
CMTPL cost growth
no increase in travel prices
falling demand for taxi services
staff turnover among drivers

In addition, the future closure of Citymobil, which is scheduled for April 15, also worsens the situation. After that, competition among aggregators will be minimal.

Andrey Skladchikov, the owner of the GDel taxi fleet, said that the business had become unprofitable. He hopes for the support of aggregators and the state, otherwise only “bombs” may soon remain on the market.

We hope for the support of aggregators and the state, and are ready to discuss possible criteria and KPIs for obtaining it. Otherwise, soon there will be only “bombs” left on the taxi market, which will kill the service, and it will be completely forgotten about the safety of transportation in general.

Andrey Skladchikov, owner of the GDel taxi fleet

A Yandex.Taxi representative said that they are now discussing with partners support measures “aimed at reducing costs and improving business conditions.” [РБК]