Illegal transportation of passengers. Illegal transportation: it won't work anymore. Is it necessary to equip a taxi car with Glonass equipment?

Perhaps many people still have old stereotypes of understanding the work of a taxi driver. Someone else lives in those times when you could almost with impunity throw a checkerboard on the roof of a car and give a ride to a couple of clients without any special permissions. However, today, in the context of rapidly growing competition between carriers, the fine for taxi drivers for transporting passengers without a license is also rapidly becoming tougher and growing.

What does a taxi driver need to work legally?

Of course, if you give rides to fellow travelers from time to time and earn money on an irregular basis, you can hardly “be exposed” as a violator. However, if transportation is carried out systematically and a stable income is received from this, then you need to know that the state imposes an obligation to register this type of activity.

In the Rules traffic The Russian Federation states that the driver of a motor vehicle is obliged (2.1 Traffic Regulations) to have with him and, at the request of police officers, hand over to them for verification (2.1.1 Traffic Regulations): in established cases, permission to carry out activities for the transportation of passengers and luggage by passenger taxi.

Thus, when working as a taxi driver, you must have a permit or license. To obtain it, you first need to obtain individual entrepreneur status. This step is possible subject to working for yourself or having a certain number of employees on staff. If you need to open a company engaged in the transportation of passengers, you will have to register as entity.

Only after this can you obtain a license for yourself and safely engage in the transportation of passengers. Of course, not everyone considers it obligatory to legalize their work, deal with paperwork and pay for a permit for transportation, but it is worth knowing that a fine for an illegal taxi, and if it is repeated, can convince everyone.

What is the fine for operating a taxi without a license in 2018?

It is worth noting that in the context of the fight against illegal taxi drivers, the legislative bodies did not skimp on big variety administrative penalties. For the absence of a license mentioned above in the Traffic Code Russian Federation on administrative offenses in Article 12.3 Part 2.1 provides for the following penalty:

"Article 12.3. Management vehicle by a driver who does not have with him the documents provided for by the Traffic Rules:

Transportation of passengers and luggage by a passenger vehicle used to provide services for the transportation of passengers and luggage by a driver who does not have a permit to carry out activities for the transportation of passengers and luggage by a passenger taxi - entails the imposition of an administrative fine on the driver in the amount of five thousand rubles."

Since the service sector for transporting passengers and luggage can be classified as transport, since transport plays a key role in taxi services, administrative penalties can be more stringent. For example, Article 14.1.2 Part 1 “Carrying out business activities in the field of transport without a license” of the Code of Administrative Offenses (CAO) states:

"Carrying out entrepreneurial activities in the field of transport without a license - entails the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens and officials in the amount of fifty thousand rubles; on individual entrepreneurs - one hundred thousand rubles; on legal entities - four hundred thousand rubles."

The fine for private carriage without a license in 2018 of 50,000 rubles is an order of magnitude greater than the administrative penalty provided for in Article 12.3 of the Code of Administrative Offences. In addition, this article also applies to individual entrepreneurs and legal entities. This difference in fines once again convinces us that it is very difficult to understand the complex legislation of the Russian Federation on your own. That is why we recommend that you always seek advice from controversial issues to qualified specialists.

It is important to know that repeated commission of an administrative offense provided for in Part 1 of Article 14.1.2 entails the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount of fifty thousand rubles with confiscation of the vehicle; for officials - fifty thousand rubles; for individual entrepreneurs - one hundred thousand rubles with confiscation of the vehicle; for legal entities - four hundred thousand rubles with confiscation of the vehicle or administrative suspension of activities for up to ninety days.

Violation of the rules of transportation by passenger taxi

Illegal activity as a passenger taxi on an ongoing basis still requires the presence of appropriate identification marks on the vehicle. To attract customers, you will have to install “checkers” on the roof of your car. And this is already a silent statement that you are engaged in entrepreneurial activity, that is, as a driver. Therefore, according to clause 5(1) of the Government of the Russian Federation of October 23, 1993 N 1090 “On the Rules of the Road” (together with the “Basic provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the responsibilities of officials to ensure road safety”), your car must meet the following requirements:

“A vehicle used as a passenger taxi must be equipped with a taximeter, have on the body (side surfaces of the body) a color scheme, which is a composition of squares of a contrasting color, arranged in a checkerboard pattern, and on the roof - an orange identification lamp (clause 5(1) introduced by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of March 28, 2012 N 254)."

And the amount of administrative punishment provided for non-compliance of a car with the requirements of a passenger taxi is determined by Article 11.14.1 “Violation of the rules for transporting passengers and luggage by passenger taxi” of the Code of Administrative Offenses:

“The absence in the cabin of a passenger taxi of information provided for by the Rules for the transportation of passengers and luggage by road transport and urban ground electric transport - entails the imposition of an administrative fine on the driver in the amount of one thousand rubles; on officials - ten thousand rubles; on legal entities - thirty thousand rubles .

Failure to issue a passenger with a cash receipt or a receipt in the form of a strict reporting form, provided for by the Rules for the transportation of passengers and luggage by road transport and urban ground electric transport and confirming payment for the use of a passenger taxi, entails the imposition of an administrative fine on the driver in the amount of one thousand rubles; for officials - ten thousand rubles; for legal entities - thirty thousand rubles.

The absence on a vehicle used for the provision of services for the transportation of passengers and luggage, the color graphic scheme of a passenger taxi and (or) an identification lamp on the roof of the specified vehicle - entails the imposition of an administrative fine on the driver in the amount of three thousand rubles; for officials - ten thousand rubles; for legal entities - fifty thousand rubles."

Is Uber the solution for unlicensed taxi drivers?

When discussing the topic of illegal transportation of passengers, it is definitely worth mentioning the Uber mobile application, which is a headache for the authorities of many countries. Released in the USA in 2009, the service for finding private taxi drivers is now international, operating in more than 500 cities around the world. The application allows you to order a private carrier for your trip, even allowing you to track the location of his movement. For a driver without a license, this service allows you to carry out business activities while remaining in the “shadow.” Profits from transportation are distributed in a ratio of 80% to 20% between the user of the application and its developers.

Of course, the lack of need for taxi drivers to have a license and the contradiction with the law could not but cause indignation among the authorities in a number of countries and their cities. The application was subject to numerous fines and even a complete ban. For example, in Moscow, even licensed taxi drivers expressed indignation at this service, since “shadow” carriers constituted significant competition for them by operating at lower rates. In 2015, an agreement was reached between the Moscow Transport Department and Uber to enter into an agreement to use only licensed taxi drivers in the company’s service. Apparently the company was in no hurry to introduce such restrictions, since at the beginning of 2016 it was under the threat of a ban in Moscow.

Thus, the entire system of fines aimed at combating illegal taxi drivers makes attempts to circumvent the legislation pointless. Even mobile app Uber is gradually being introduced into the restrictive framework of Russian laws. You can, of course, hope for luck and expect that administrative sanctions will be avoided. However, it is only a matter of time before the next traffic police inspector decides to stop you and check that you have a license to transport passengers. It is better to take care of obtaining permission in advance and then calmly engage in this activity!

Among which is the obligation to transport passengers only with the appropriate license. Such a permit is issued to the company only after its verification Federal service for supervision in the field of transport to ensure its compliance with all legal requirements.

To avoid the need to prepare all the documents, many companies operate without a license. This also applies to private carriers who are in no hurry to register as individual entrepreneurs, preferring to tax and not pay any taxes for it.

Why are illegal taxis so popular?

A taxi is an inexhaustible option for earning money, which allows the driver to earn some money for his life in just a couple of hours. Since its first appearance, this service has been very popular among the population, because this option for moving around the city is very convenient. Unlike usual public transport moving along a route strictly drawn up for him, the car can take the client straight to the entrance, ensuring high passenger comfort throughout the entire trip.

Such popularity of taxis among the population has made them attractive to drivers. Especially for those who prefer informal income, since this type of income brings much more profit than regular official labor.

Taxi drivers without a license do not use meters, but negotiate with passengers about the cost of their services.
The main danger of using an illegal taxi is that the car does not comply with legal requirements. The Taxi Law provides for fines for illegally transporting passengers, as this may negatively affect the safety of the passenger.

What to do if illegal transportation of passengers was discovered?

Traffic inspectors constantly carry out checks to identify illegal passenger transportation without a license. According to legal requirements, this document is necessary for several types of passenger transportation:

Movement aquatic species transport.
Transportation of passengers by rail.
Traveling by car if it seats more than eight people.
Transporting passengers by taxi.

Transporting passengers without a license is punishable by a fine, which is imposed on several persons:

For a driver who was illegally transporting passengers.
To the person who allowed such transportation of passengers.
To an organization that does not have a license to carry out this type of activity.

If during a repeat inspection the same violation of the law is again revealed, in addition to a fine, the vehicle may be confiscated.

What is the fine for illegal taxis for private carriers?

On this moment, for an illegal taxi without an appropriate license there is a fine of 5 thousand rubles. Depending on the region, the amount of the fine may vary and reach up to 10 thousand rubles (the maximum amount of the fine applies in Moscow).

If the car that carried out illegal transportation passengers, does not have any identification signals (checkerboard stickers), the driver is subject to administrative liability in the form of a fine in the amount of 3 thousand rubles.

If the driver transporting passengers, after receiving Money, did not issue a cash document confirming payment for his services, he may also be held liable in the form of a fine of 1 thousand rubles.

If a person driving a passenger vehicle illegally uses taxi paraphernalia, he will be held accountable in the form of a fine of 5 thousand rubles.

Punishment for transporting passengers without a license for organizations

Organizations that transport passengers without the appropriate permission to do so are subject to fines of other sizes.

For the lack of information in the car interior about the rules of taxi operation, the official owes 10 thousand rubles. The organization is held liable in the form of a fine of 30 thousand. Similar fines are established for cases where the passenger is not given a receipt or any other document confirming payment for taxi services.

If a vehicle used for transportation is not equipped with identification signals (lights or color schemes), the organization is obliged to pay a fine of 50 thousand rubles. The official will have to pay 10 thousand rubles for the same punishment.

How to avoid liability for transporting passengers without a license

Now it is possible to avoid liability for illegal transportation of passengers only by following the requirements of the law. To taxi, the driver will need:

Register as an individual entrepreneur.
Buy the appropriate license.
Install all the necessary accessories on your car.

If transporting passengers is the main type of business activity, it is better to choose a simplified taxation system.

The entire procedure for legalizing business activities takes a minimum of time and will require expenses of up to 30 thousand rubles.

The procedure for obtaining a license for passenger transportation

To obtain a license to transport passengers, an entrepreneur or representative of an organization must contact the transport department located at their residence/legal address. When applying you must have with you:

Documents confirming ownership of the car.
Technical passport of the car.
Applicant's passport/power of attorney.
Two copies of all the above documents.

The transport department makes a decision to issue a license within a month from the receipt of all documents. If the experts come to a positive decision, the applicant is issued a license for five years.
The permit document must contain the following information:

Information about the vehicle that can transport passengers.
Information about the car owner.
License issue date.
Serial number of the document.

License cost

To obtain a license to transport passengers, you must pay a certain amount. The price of a permit varies from 5 to 10 thousand rubles, depending on the region. The highest price is set in Moscow.

Taxi fines - a new law is being prepared to tighten liability.

This year, the State Duma of the Russian Federation may adopt amendments to Federal Law No. 69, which regulates the transportation of passengers and luggage by passenger taxis on the territory of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation, which came into force in September 2011. In particular, it is planned to increase the liability for carrying out activities for the transportation of passenger taxis, which, if the bill is adopted, should increase from 5,000 to 30,000 rubles.

In case of repeated offense, the illegal taxi driver may lose his driver's license for a period of three to six months. Why did State Duma deputies decide to change the existing ones that regulate taxi operations in our country, when Federal Law No. 69 is quite new by today’s standards?

Our online publication decided to take a closer look at this. We also traditionally publish answers to all the most common questions that road users may have.

The law on the activities of passenger taxi carriers in our country was adopted in 2011. Unfortunately, according to deputies, it does not contribute to the mass emergence of illegal carriers from the shadows. It was initially assumed that the adoption of a new law on taxis would increase the number of legal taxi drivers. Thus, liability was introduced for the illegal installation of an orange taxi identification lamp on the roof of a car and for the application of color stripes indicating a taxi car (checkers, etc.) to the side parts of the vehicle.

Federal Law No. 69 also simplified the procedure for obtaining permission to obtain the right to legally engage in passenger taxi transportation. Despite all these measures, the law is currently ineffective.

Most taxi drivers have not left the shadows. Most have removed the taxi lights and other external attributes from their vehicles and continue to operate illegally without fear of being fined for illegal taxi activity. In such a situation, traffic police officers do not have the right to issue a fine. In order to catch an illegal driver, it is necessary, together with the Obep authorities and the Tax Service, to carry out test purchases that would prove the fact of receiving money for illegal transportation.

It is not realistic to check and stop such activities en masse. Therefore, many deputies believe that the law on taxi operations needs to be amended, tightening penalties for illegal taxi transportation, while simultaneously reducing fines for legal taxi carriers.

According to legislators, the share of illegal taxi carriers in our country is 50-60 percent. Therefore, most likely this year the State Duma will adopt a new law on state regulation of activities for the transportation of passengers and luggage by passenger taxis in the Russian Federation and amendments to certain legislative acts of the Russian Federation (bill No. 472515-6) in order to stimulate exit from the shadows huge amount illegal taxi drivers.

But the main innovation that the new Taxi Law offers is the abolition of the rule on the mandatory color of a taxi car, which the previous law allowed the constituent entities of the Russian Federation to introduce. According to the new law, which will be considered in the State Duma in September of this year, the authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation have the right to introduce a requirement for the mandatory color of the car, in the case of mandatory state support for carriers who have received permits for passenger taxi transportation.

That is, additional requirements for body color may be established as conditions for receiving state support.

passenger taxi and its service life, to drivers and carrier specialists, as well as to the tariff for the provision of services for the transportation of passengers and

luggage by passenger taxi.

Support may consist of financial assistance, the creation of special taxi stands, permission to move around, and more. What does this actually mean? If the bill is adopted, the requirement for mandatory paint for taxi cars will be illegal. But in order to receive preferences from the state, local authorities in the region may require the car to be painted in .

Traditionally, in the end, we clarify some points in the new Taxi Law, which may come into force on January 1, 2015.

Is it necessary to equip a taxi car with Glonass equipment?

According to the new Taxi Law, vehicles used for transporting passengers and luggage by passenger taxis are not subject to the requirement to be equipped with additional equipment in the form of tachographs and satellite navigation equipment of the GLONASS system.

How much experience must a driver have to obtain a permit for passenger taxi transportation?

Driving experience must be at least three years

What liability awaits legal carriers for violating the Taxi Law?

Now:

one thousand rubles ; on officials - ten thousand rubles ; for legal entities - thirty thousand rubles .

ten thousand rubles ; for legal entities - thirty thousand rubles .

entails the imposition of an administrative fine on the driver in the amount of three thousand rubles; on officials - ten thousand rubles ; for legal entities - fifty thousand rubles .»;

Will become:

“Article 11.14 1. Violation of the rules for transporting passengers and luggage by taxi

1. Absence in the cabin of a passenger taxi of information provided for by the Rules for the transportation of passengers and luggage by road transport and urban ground electric transport -

entails the imposition of an administrative fine on the driver in the amount five hundred rubles ; on officials - three thousand rubles ; for legal entities - five thousand rubles .

2. Failure to issue to a passenger a cash receipt or a receipt in the form of a strict reporting form, provided for by the Rules for the transportation of passengers and luggage by road transport and urban ground electric transport and confirming payment for the use of a passenger taxi, -

entails the imposition of an administrative fine on the driver in the amount of one thousand rubles; on officials - five thousand rubles ; for legal entities - ten thousand rubles .

3. Absence on a vehicle used for the provision of services for the transportation of passengers and luggage, the color graphic scheme of a passenger taxi and (or) an identification lamp on the roof of the specified vehicle -

entails the imposition of an administrative fine on the driver in the amount of one thousand rubles; on officials - three thousand rubles ; for legal entities - ten thousand rubles .»;

What new fines await illegal taxi drivers?

In accordance with the new law “On regulation of taxi activities in the Russian Federation, illegal taxi carriers” provide for increased liability for illegal transportation.

Now:

Three thousand rubles with confiscation of the specified devices and devices; from fifteen thousand to twenty thousand rubles with confiscation of the specified devices and devices; for legal entities - from four hundred thousand to five hundred thousand rubles with confiscation of the specified instruments and devices.

2. Installation on a vehicle without appropriate permission of devices for giving special light or sound signals (except for security alarms) or illegal installation on a vehicle of an identification light of a passenger taxi, -

entails the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount five thousand rubles twenty thousand rubles five hundred thousand rubles

entails the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount five thousand rubles ; on officials responsible for the operation of vehicles - twenty thousand rubles ; for legal entities - five hundred thousand rubles .

Will become:

Article 12.4. Violation of the rules for installing devices on a vehicle for sending special light or sound signals, or illegally applying special color schemes of emergency services vehicles, color schemes of a passenger taxi, or illegal installation of an identification lamp of a passenger taxi

1. Installation on the front of the vehicle of lighting devices with red lights or red reflective devices, as well as lighting devices, the color of the lights and the mode of operation of which do not comply with the requirements of the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials to ensure road safety movements, -

2. Installation on a vehicle without appropriate permission of devices for producing special light or sound signals (except for security alarms) or illegal installation on a vehicle taxi identification lamp, -

entails the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount with confiscation of these devices; on officials responsible for the operation of vehicles - from thirty to fifty with confiscation of these devices; for legal entities - five hundred thousand rubles with confiscation of these devices.

3. Illegal application of special color schemes for emergency service vehicles or a color scheme for a passenger taxi on the outer surfaces of a vehicle -

entails the imposition of an administrative fine on citizens in the amount from ten to twenty thousand rubles ; on officials responsible for the operation of vehicles - from thirty to fifty thousand rubles ; for legal entities - five hundred thousand rubles .

The liability of the article is also tightened 12.5 Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation :

Now:

"

shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.

4.1 . Driving a vehicle on which an identification light of a passenger taxi is illegally installed -

entails the imposition of an administrative fine on the driver in the amount five thousand rubles with confiscation of the subject of the administrative offense.

5. Use of devices for giving special light or sound signals (with the exception of security alarms) installed without appropriate permission while driving a vehicle -

entails deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of one and a half to two years with confiscation of the specified devices.

6. Driving a vehicle on the outer surfaces of which special color schemes of emergency service vehicles are illegally applied -

entails deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of one to one and a half years.

7. Driving a vehicle on which the color scheme of a passenger taxi is illegally applied -

entails the imposition of an administrative fine on the driver in the amount five thousand rubles .

Will become:

Article 12.5. Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation "Driving a vehicle in the presence of malfunctions or conditions under which the operation of vehicles is prohibited"

1. Driving a vehicle in the presence of malfunctions or conditions under which, in accordance with the Basic Provisions for the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials to ensure road safety, operation of the vehicle is prohibited, with the exception of malfunctions and conditions specified in parts 2 - 7 of this article, -

entails a warning or the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.

2. Driving a vehicle with a known faulty braking system (except for the parking brake), steering or coupling device (as part of a train) -

shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.

3. Driving a vehicle on the front of which there are installed lighting devices with red lights or red reflective devices, as well as lighting devices, the color of the lights and the mode of operation of which do not comply with the requirements of the Basic Regulations for the admission of vehicles to operation and the duties of officials ensuring road safety, -

entails deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of six months to one year with confiscation of the specified instruments and accessories.

3.1. Driving a vehicle on which glass is installed (including those covered with transparent colored films), the light transmission of which does not meet the requirements of the technical regulations on the safety of wheeled vehicles -

shall entail the imposition of an administrative fine in the amount of five hundred rubles.

4. Driving a vehicle on which devices for sending special light or sound signals (with the exception of a security alarm) are installed without appropriate permission -

entails deprivation of the right to drive vehicles for a period of one to one and a half years with confiscation of the specified devices.

4.1. Driving a vehicle on which an identification light of a passenger taxi is illegally installed -

Many car owners use their own passenger vehicles as a means of primary or additional income, engaging in private transportation on a temporary or permanent basis. Today, in any city there are many so-called bombilas that offer taxi services illegally. Despite the fact that this is a business activity, only a small percentage of drivers prefer to register themselves as individual entrepreneurs and obtain a license to provide taxi services.

Meanwhile, since 2012, the legislation has provided for administrative punishment for illegal private transportation in the amount of 10 to 30 thousand rubles, depending on the city. In addition to paying a fine, you may also face removal of license plates or an official ban on using your vehicle. It follows from this that for a driver who wants to earn money or earn extra money as a private driver, it will be more profitable, easier and safer to do this on a legal basis.

How can you legalize your activities providing taxi services?

If you have your own car, and from time to time you give rides to fellow travelers on a one-time basis rather than on an ongoing basis, then this does not require you to take any measures to legitimize your activities. But if you work part-time as a taxi driver in own car in the evenings or on weekends, earning a certain amount of money from it, then this requires you to register. To legalize your activities, you can go in two ways:

Register as an individual entrepreneur (IP). It does not take much time and does not require large financial expenses. By becoming an individual entrepreneur, you will largely protect yourself and your income. After all, illegal private transportation is subject to not only fines from the traffic police, but also sanctions from the tax service. Like any activity aimed at making a profit, taxi services are a business activity, therefore, they require the transfer of part of your profit to the state. If you are caught in illegal business activities, this can cause a double blow to your pocket. Therefore, in fact, it is more profitable to legalize your activity in one way or another: by becoming a legal private cab driver with a valid license. Obtaining a license is much cheaper than paying double fines to the tax and traffic police. Its cost today averages 5-10 thousand rubles, which is obviously more profitable and will allow you to avoid other problems associated with your work.
Get a job in a taxi service that has the right to provide private transportation. In your city there are probably at least several companies providing taxi services to the population, and almost each of them seeks to expand the territory of their work, inviting new taxi drivers with own cars. Having a license from such a company will give you peace of mind. A good and responsible entrepreneur will tell you what conditions must be met while working in a taxi in order not to receive regular fines from the traffic police.

There are several rules and conditions that must be observed to engage in private transportation. They relate to both the appearance of the car and the conditions inside the car. Here are the main ones:

the car must have identification marks (lights and checkered marks), indicating that the car is suitable for private transportation;
the transport is painted in a color characteristic of taxis;
an electronic taximeter is installed in the car;
in the passenger compartment, within reach of the passenger, there is information about the rules for the provision of taxi services - the rules for transporting passengers;
the driver has a check machine or a checkbook with which the passenger can receive a receipt for payment for the service;
Seat belts are mandatory for all passengers, including those in the rear seats;
To transport children under 12 years of age, a special car seat must be provided.

You can independently provide yourself with these attributes of a legal private cab driver or obtain them as an employee of another company that provides taxi services. Having a license gives each driver certain advantages. So, it would be a good idea to ask your management with whom you work to pay for car repairs or partially reimburse services for inspection and maintenance at a car service center. In case of disputes and complaints from customers, you can receive protection from regulatory authorities.

Important! Even if you are not an individual entrepreneur, but work for a legal entity that is registered as an individual entrepreneur, you still need to obtain a license to provide taxi services.

How to obtain a license to provide private transportation services

To do this, you need to contact the Ministry of Transport or the local city (district) administration for information and with a corresponding application. Along with it, you must submit a package of the following documents:

a document confirming your ownership of the car (copy);
a copy of your passport and/or driver's license;
power of attorney for a car if you are not its full owner.

Once your application is accepted and reviewed, you will be issued a license valid for up to 5 years. It will contain the following information:

your personal data (full name, passport details);
vehicle information;
name of the organization that issued the license;
information about the company on whose behalf you provide taxi services;
driver's individual number;
date of license issue.

It should be remembered that not every car owner can obtain a license to engage in frequent driving. To do this, the driver and his car must meet certain requirements and criteria:

driver experience of 5 years or more;
the presence of a lampshade with checkers;
car markings in the form of characteristic squares;
availability of a taximeter.

What benefits do you have if you receive an official license for private carriage?

At first glance, it may seem that officially registering your car and yourself as a taxi driver is troublesome and unprofitable, but in reality you receive certain advantages and bonuses. You no longer have to fear fines from regulatory authorities if your car meets the mandatory requirements (see above). Official private cab drivers are highly trusted by large organizations, which prefer to order cars to transport clients, partners and employees as part of transfer services to airports, etc. And this is always a guaranteed regular income, often at an increased rate.

You will be able to defend your rights legally when you are presented with illegal claims from “bombards” who do not want additional competition. Their actions, unlike yours, will be illegal and may result in administrative (or even criminal) penalties. In cases of outright “assaults” and moral pressure, you will be able to enlist the support of law enforcement agencies. Illegal cab drivers are always deprived of this opportunity.

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