Moscow taxi fares have increased significantly over the past year, outpacing overall inflation, though the rate of increase has recently slowed. While annual inflation in Russia reached 9.4% in June 2025 and 7.5% in Moscow, taxi prices in the capital have surged by approximately 60% year-on-year.

Passengers have reported a substantial rise in taxi costs throughout the year. For example, one commuter noted that a regular trip increased from roughly 220 rubles in July 2024 to 360 rubles by July 2025.

Yandex.Taxi analysts indicate a slower growth rate of 16% in the Moscow region, attributing this to the “high base effect” from previous years when prices rose rapidly due to driver shortages and economic shifts. They suggest the market has become more balanced recently. They also stated that increases are a result of rising car and maintenance costs, changes in migration policies, and the necessity to maintain driver income.

Despite the slowdown, experts caution that the current pace of price increases remains high. Financial analyst Oleg Buklemishev pointed out that a 16% increase in six months is considerable, even with an annual inflation rate of about 10%. He noted that future price growth will depend on the continuation of factors such as restrictions on car usage and driver availability.

Concerns remain that new regulations, including localization requirements, limits on self-employment, and bans on child fares, could exacerbate driver shortages and further impact prices in the coming months.