Russia, how to politely ask a taxi driver for seatbelts?
In Russia, what is a polite way to ask a taxi driver for a seatbelt. Most of them don't wear seatbelts and don't expect their passengers too. Is it acceptable to refuse to pay/ride the taxi for no seatbelts without a cancellation fee?
To clarify, I want to wear a seatbelt, but sometimes they are refused to be provided.
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Is it law for taxi drivers to wear seat belts?
Interestingly, and perhaps surprisingly, licensed taxi drivers carrying passengers or 'plying for hire' don't have to wear seatbelts. The reason behind this unusual law is to protect taxi drivers from being attacked \u2013 it's thought that a seat belt could be used to hold the driver down in their seat.Are seatbelts mandatory in Russia?
In 1993, Russian Federation Government Decree #1090 23.10. 1993 approved \u201cRoad traffic rules in Russian Federation,\u201d which stated: \u201cAll drivers and passengers must fasten the seat-belts. It is obligatory for drivers, for occupants in front seats and in rear seats \u2026How do you get someone to wear a seatbelt?
Strategies to Increase Seat Belt UseHow do you call a taxi in Russia?
The easiest way to take a taxi in Russia is to order it via a taxi app. There are several apps for different cities. In St. Petersburg and Moscow, the most popular ones are Yandex.Learn Russian | Listening Practice - Giving Russian Directions to a Taxi Driver
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