Yandex Drive carsharing started operating in Yekaterinburg on September 12. Now, city residents can rent cars starting from the age of 21, provided they have a driving experience of two years or more.
Yandex Drive carsharing offers short-term rentals or subscriptions from a week to several months. There are three main tariffs available: "Minutes" for trips around the city with several stops, "Fix" for trips from one point to another, and "Hours and Days" for longer-term rentals. New Belgee X50 crossovers have been brought to Yekaterinburg for short-term rentals.
With a subscription, you can choose from more than five models, including Haval Jolion and F7X, Belgee X50, Changan Alsvin, and Chery Tiggo 4. These cars do not have branded livery, and the company provides maintenance and tire service. Prices for the tariffs have not yet been disclosed.
Earlier, the Citydrive carsharing service resumed operation in Yekaterinburg, and now the two services will operate simultaneously, which, according to analysts, will help relieve congestion in the city center. The Yandex Drive service has been operating since 2018 and is represented in major Russian cities, including Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, and Sochi. Its fleet includes more than 18,000 cars.
Yekaterinburg became the fifth city of Yandex Drive's presence, following Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi, and Kazan. To celebrate the launch, the carsharing service is offering a 50% discount on the first three trips with the promo code URAL.
Read more on the topic:
BelkaCar carsharing has started operating in Kaliningrad
Russians warned of soaring prices for carsharing and car rentals