Khabarovsk taxi driver fined for missing new mandatory OSGOP insurance

Crackdown begins as authorities enforce Russia's stricter insurance rules. Without OSGOP coverage, drivers face penalties—and passengers risk losing protection.

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2026 March 27 . 9:08 AM

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Khabarovsk taxi driver fined for missing new mandatory OSGOP insurance

A self-employed taxi driver in Khabarovsk has been fined for failing to carry the new mandatory OSGOP insurance. The policy became a legal requirement on 1 September 2024, yet not all drivers have complied. Authorities have begun enforcing the rule, though exact numbers of violations in the region remain unclear. The OSGOP insurance policy was introduced to replace the standard OSAGO for self-employed drivers. While OSAGO covers up to 500,000 rubles, the new OSGOP extends protection to 2 million rubles. This change aims to provide better financial security for passengers in case of accidents.

Under the new rules, drivers must inform the regional oversight authority about their insurance contract within five business days of its start or end. Those who fail to obtain the policy face fines of 5,000 rubles. A recent case in Khabarovsk saw a self-employed taxi driver penalised for transporting passengers without the required coverage. Despite enforcement, no official data exists on how many drivers in Khabarovsk Krai have been checked or fined since the policy took effect. Reports from other Russian regions mention similar checks, but local figures have not been released.

The fine serves as a warning to self-employed taxi drivers in Khabarovsk to secure the OSGOP policy. Without it, they risk penalties and potential gaps in passenger protection. The regional oversight authority continues to monitor compliance as the new rule settles in.