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.

The primary ride-hailing app in Russia that functions like Uber is Yandex Go (formerly known as Yandex.Taxi). While Uber launched in Russia years ago, it eventually merged its local operations with the Russian tech giant Yandex in 2017 to form a joint venture. Today, the Yandex Go app is an all-in-one "super-app" that provides not only taxi services but also food delivery, grocery shopping, car-sharing, and public transport schedules. The interface is very similar to Uber, allowing users to see the car's location in real-time, choose from different service tiers (such as Economy, Comfort, or Business), and see a fixed price before the ride begins. One notable feature is the ability to pay via the app or with cash directly to the driver, which is still quite common in Russia. In 2026, following the exit of many Western companies, Yandex Go remains the dominant player in the market, though other local competitors like Citymobil also exist. For travelers, the app is available in English, making it the most reliable and transparent way to navigate cities like Moscow or Saint Petersburg without the need to negotiate fares with traditional street taxis.