January 15, 2015 – Initially struggling to get a permit, the owner of an amphibious armored vehicle in Russia’s second-largest city St. Petersburg has been finally given permission by the authorities to use the “BRDM” as an every day taxi.
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However, he was granted the permission with certain conditions, including changing the vehicle’s colors to something more civilian. The owner gave it a red color, instead of the famous army pattern. Moreover, the BRDM taxi is prohibited from entering certain streets in the historical center of St. Petersburg due to its heavy weight.
Riding in the BRDM is not so cheap, with the owner charging 5000 rubles, which is around $100; but the vehicle can cross the Neva river without needing a bridge, so the price is justified.