In Russia, the shortage of drivers is increasing due to the strengthening of legislative requirements aimed at regulating the migration and taxi services industry. By the end of the year, 130,000 taxi drivers will be needed. A shortage of drivers is expected to cause taxi fares to rise by "tens of percent".

The vice-president of the Russian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Elena Dibova, said in an interview to NTV that there are no people working in military factories in the country, and proposed to ban services, including courier and taxi, and send those working in these fields to military factories.