This issue was raised in connection with information presented by journalists. According to one investigation, the company’s turnover last year amounted to around 7 million euros, whilst no taxes were paid in Moldova.
When asked how the authorities explain Yandex’s continued operation in the country, given that a number of European states have imposed sanctions on the company since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war, Vladimir Bolea replied that the company’s activities are under the control of the security services.
The official was also asked about reports alleging that the platform collects passengers’ personal data and that the company’s servers are located in Russia.
In this context, Bolea referred to statements by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding the impact of attacks on servers located in Ukraine on the activities of botnets. “We will analyse the situation,” said the Deputy Prime Minister, without going into detail regarding possible measures that might be taken against the company.
When asked whether the authorities had overlooked potential risks by allowing the platform to operate in the Republic of Moldova, Bolya reiterated that it is under the supervision of the security services — alongside other companies that may influence various activities and projects.
Yandex Go is the most popular taxi-booking service in Moldova. According to the Association of Taxi Operators, around 40,000 journeys are made via this platform every day, accounting for half of all taxi journeys in Chișinău.
This story was translated with the assistance of artificial intelligence.The translation was also reviewed by the Logos Press editorial team.
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