Ros.Taxi

Ros.Taxi, identified as lk.taximeter.yandex.ru, is not a standalone startup but rather the driver-facing web portal for Yandex Go, the ride-hailing and mobility division of the Russian technology company Yandex. This platform, also known as Yandex Pro (Taximeter), serves as the primary tool for drivers and couriers to manage their work within the Yandex ecosystem.

Yandex.Taxi was launched in Moscow in 2011, initially as an iOS and Android application, with a desktop version following in 2012. The service is a subsidiary of Yandex, which was founded in 1997 by Arkady Volozh, Arkady Borkovsky, and Ilya Segalovich. The ride-hailing division has seen significant leadership, with Tigran Khudaverdyan and later Daniil Shuleyko serving as CEO. A pivotal moment in its history was the 2018 merger with Uber's operations in Russia and several neighboring countries, creating a new private entity and consolidating its market position. Yandex fully acquired Uber's remaining stake in the joint venture by April 2023.

The business operates as a multi-sided platform connecting passengers with drivers for ride-hailing services and has expanded into a 'super-app' called Yandex Go. This app integrates various services, including food delivery (Yandex Eats), grocery delivery (Yandex Lavka), and carsharing (Yandex Drive). The company's revenue model is based on charging a commission, reportedly between 21% and 25%, from the fares of rides booked through the platform. The platform serves both individual consumers and corporate clients, offering business solutions for employee travel, meal delivery, and other logistical needs.

The Yandex Pro (Taximeter) application is the core product for drivers. Its features are designed to maximize driver earnings and efficiency. The app automatically assigns orders to the nearest available drivers, minimizing unpaid mileage. It includes an integrated, free-to-use Yandex.Navigator for routing. A key feature is a dynamic map that highlights surge pricing zones, areas with high demand where fares are higher, guiding drivers to more profitable locations. The platform provides drivers with transparent earnings reports, showing income per order and daily totals, with options for next-day payments. To improve service quality and trust, the system incorporates a detailed driver rating system based on customer feedback, which can influence the number of orders a driver receives.

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