(photo: Oddity Central)
Unlike taxi in general, Russia's newest taxi is an armored reconnaissance vehicle.
You might remember the father in England who among their children to school riding a tank? Well, in Russia today there Vehicle Reconnaissance and Combat Command BRDM-2 modified used as taxi to roam the streets of St. Petersburg. Although it had been painted red, military design and machine guns that have been disabled can hardly be disguised and is still attracted the attention of many people each time passing in the street.
However, the local city government initially refused the application for a permit to use a vehicle owner BRDM it as taxi. After a long campaign that license, the owner finally given permission to certain provisions. He was asked to change the look of the cab in order to become more civilized. He also asked not to cross some streets St Petersburd using the cab.
Well, at first glance it does look strange to use armored vehicles as taxi. However, as revealed Oddity Central, BRDM proved to have several advantages. With spacious interior and its amphibious capacity for example, a vehicle that can deliver passengers to any address across the Neva River.
To be able to enjoy a trip by taxi BRDM, you must pay an amount of 5000 rubles, or about one million dollars. The price was also somewhat worth it, considering the taxi is intended for tourists and the newlyweds who are looking for an unforgettable experience. So, time to yourself you take a taxi if visiting Russian BRDM yes.
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