A law requiring taxi companies to provide the Federal Security Service (FSB) with data on riders' trips has come into force. The new law, enacted on September 1, also prohibits taxi companies from disclosing their cooperation with the FSB. Under the provisions of the law, the FSB will have constant access to databases that taxi companies are required to maintain. Passenger travel data is to be stored for six months. The law was adopted by the State Duma, Russia's lower house of parliament, in December. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Russian Service, click here.
