Moscow taxis and carsharing will work as usual during lockdown

As reported by RIA Novosti, referring to the city department of transport. The department asked Muscovites to refrain from traveling unnecessarily.

As a reminder, President Vladimir Putin announced a weekend in connection with the deteriorating situation with covid from October 30 to November 7. At the same time, he pointed out that regions where the epidemiological situation is especially tense may leave for an unplanned weekend earlier. By the decision of Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin, the weekend in the capital will begin on 28 October.

"On non-working days in Moscow, the work of all enterprises should be stopped , with the exception of those ensuring the functioning of the infrastructure", - said Sergey Sobyanin.

On these days, shops will be closed, cafes and restaurants will be open only for takeaways. In addition, the city is introducing a QR-code system for visiting theaters and museums. Free travel on public transport in Moscow for unvaccinated and non-vaccinated people over 60 years old will be suspended.