Authorities in St. Petersburg, Russia, have proposed banning foreign nationals from working as taxi drivers and couriers through the end of the year, according to a draft order by Governor Alexander Beglov published on the city’s official website.
The proposal calls for “a ban in 2025 on the employment of foreign nationals” by businesses operating in the taxi and courier delivery sectors. If approved, the measure would take effect on July 1.
Officials also plan to introduce additional regulations, including a speed limit of 15 kilometers per hour (about 9 miles per hour) for couriers using scooters, electric bicycles, or similar personal transport devices. Couriers would be required to display an identification number on their clothing, vehicle, and delivery bag, and to comply with new rules concerning appearance and consent to the collection and processing of personal data.
Business owners would also be required to maintain delivery registries with detailed information about their couriers, including passport data, taxpayer identification numbers, pension numbers, and other personal details.
