OREANDA-NEWS The head of the Russian division of the Bolt transport platform, Ekaterina Khan, told hightech.fm why in Russia taxi and car sharing are becoming more and more popular. 

The cost of maintaining a car in Russia is growing every year, the main reasons are the rising cost of fuel and maintenance, as well as rising taxes. According to the results of the VTsIOM survey, every fourth Russian is ready to significantly reduce the number of trips. 

In addition to financial expenses, a car also requires a lot of time, especially in large cities, where traffic jams have become an integral part of life. 

According to Ekaterina Khan, the fight against pollution and the trend towards a healthy lifestyle also play a role, thanks to which bike rental has begun to develop rapidly, especially in the southern regions. 

According to the expert, the development of the transport sector is now dictated by IT and a smartphone than a car will bring more benefits for moving around the city.