Does Uber still work in Russia?

Does Uber still operate in Russia? In August 2017, Dara Khosrowshahi, the former CEO of Expedia Group, replaced Kalanick as CEO. In February 2018, Uber combined its operations in Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia and Kazakhstan with those of Yandex. Taxi and invested $225 million in the venture.



As of 2026, the Uber brand continues to operate in Russia, but the service is entirely managed by Yandex Taxi rather than Uber’s global corporate entity. In 2018, Uber merged its operations in Russia and neighboring CIS countries with Yandex to form a joint venture. Following global geopolitical shifts in 2022, Uber began the process of divesting its stake in the venture, eventually selling its remaining interest to Yandex in 2023. This means that while you can still download an app called "Uber Russia," it is a localized version specifically for that market. The global Uber app used in the U.S. or Europe will generally not function there. Users typically find that the local Uber Russia app offers similar features to Yandex Taxi, including various vehicle classes and competitive pricing, but it operates on a completely separate technological and financial infrastructure from the one used by international travelers in other parts of the world.

People Also Ask

You can enter up to 3 addresses before your destination when requesting a ride, and the Uber Russia app will map the optimal route and show you the price upfront. If you accidentally leave something behind after your ride, you can call the driver directly from the app's Ride History section within 24 hours.

MORE DETAILS

Taxi was founded by Yandex N.V., a Russian multinational company that operates a search engine, an Internet portal, and about 70 other online services in multiple countries. Sometimes described as the «Russian Google, Amazon, Uber and Spotify», Yandex has been listed on the NASDAQ since 2011.

MORE DETAILS

  • Uber faces bans and restrictions in many countries, including China, Switzerland, Turkey, Denmark, Hungary, Thailand, Canada, Germany, Romania, Bulgaria, Italy, Hong Kong, and parts of Australia.
  • The bans often stem from Uber's lack of adherence to local regulations and its unfair competition with taxi services.


MORE DETAILS

Uber and two of its French executives were eventually convicted in 2016 for deceptive commercial practice and complicity in operating an illegal taxi service in the UberPop case (a judgment that was upheld on appeal, pending the decision of the Court of Cassation).

MORE DETAILS

The impacts on Uber's business model are likely to swing between financial knocks and driving innovation. A German court banned Uber from operating its ride-hailing services in Germany today for lacking the licence necessary to offer transport services using rental cars.

MORE DETAILS

Their apps are reliable and easy to use. Uber is a great choice. If you already have an Uber account, you won't have any problems using it in Russia's bigger cities. Moscow Cab lets you order English speaking taxi drivers for pick up at the airport even before your trip begins.

MORE DETAILS

As a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Bolt has stopped all operations in Belarus. Bolt has also not been operating in Russia for several years. Starting from today, all Saint Petersburg locals and visitors can explore the city using Bolt.

MORE DETAILS

Ride-hailing and food-delivery apps Uber and Bolt have announced plans to distance themselves from Russian companies with which they're associated. Neither company has a significant presence in Russia anymore, having tried their luck there unsuccessfully in the past.

MORE DETAILS

Russia - Level 4: Do Not Travel. Updated to remove COVID-specific information and the kidnapping risk indicator as well as updates to security risks.

MORE DETAILS

Uber is operating in Ukraine at a loss in order to offer lower prices to riders for their essential daily transportation needs, and higher earnings for drivers.

MORE DETAILS

You can pay for your taxi trips by cash or by card. If you want to pay for a trip by card, you need to link it in the mobile app of the taxi service. Please note: only Russian rubles are accepted for payment in Russia, including Moscow.

MORE DETAILS

In the end, it wasn't competition that spelled Uber's demise in China; it was impending national regulations. Uber was negotiating with Didi Chuxing as a new regulatory scheme was being written. The nationalization of industry regulation was bad news for a startup that depended on local variance and gray zones.

MORE DETAILS

Uber first lost its license to operate in London in 2017 after TfL accused the company of demonstrating “a lack of corporate responsibility” with potential “public safety and security implications.” It cited the company's shortcomings when it came to reporting criminal offenses, issuing driver background checks, ...

MORE DETAILS

In several countries, the company has been ruled as not conforming to laws relating with transport, because Uber drivers do not always hold the appropriate licenses needed to work as motorists for others. In France, for example, the company was fined €800,000 for running “Uberpop” with unlicensed drivers.

MORE DETAILS