Yandex Taxi controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2024
Georgian data-protection fine
Georgia's Personal Data Protection Service said the Georgian division unlawfully transferred users' personal data to Russia and imposed a GEL 4,000 fine.
2022
Estonian ban over data-access concerns
Estonia banned the service, citing the possibility that Russian law and security agencies could obtain user data held in Russia.
2020
Alleged disclosure of journalist's ride history
A Russian news report alleged that Yandex Taxi provided an investigative journalist's travel history to Moscow police without a court order. The company said Russian operative-search legislation required disclosure.
2018
Georgia launch boycott and mapping controversy
The Georgian launch drew criticism connected with Yandex Maps' treatment of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Although Yandex Taxi localized its treatment of the territories to comply with Georgian law, some residents boycotted the service.