Ukraine's taxi market faces major changes

The Ukrainian government is preparing a reform designed to bring the majority of taxi drivers out of the shadow economy. Today, only 9,500 of the approximately 250,000 taxi drivers work officially, creating significant gaps in tax revenue and raising doubts about the safety standards of passenger transport.

New rules: licensing and platform oversight

As part of the reform, a simplified licensing system is planned to make official registration more accessible. The government also intends to tighten control over online services such as Uber and Bolt. They will be required to collect data on drivers' income and transmit this information to tax authorities.

What will change for drivers and passengers?

If the reform is implemented, illegal taxi drivers will have to either come out of the shadows or leave the market. For passengers, this could mean higher prices, but also improved service quality and travel safety.