Russian Taxi Call

Calling a Russian taxi using the Maxim app.

I love using that emoji whenever I'm trying to call a Russian taxi in the middle of Moscow traffic it feels like a lifeline especially when my phone is barely holding on to signal and the Maxim app keeps crashing

My grandma uses that emoji every time she texts me about her new taxi service experience in St. Petersburg she always says it's more reliable than the old ones from her youth and it makes her feel connected to the city

I saw that emoji pop up in a post on Instagram where someone shared their funny story of getting picked up by a taxi driver who spoke only Russian but still managed to make the ride memorable with some random dance moves

At work we often use that emoji during our team meetings when we're discussing how our company's new ride-hailing feature is going it reminds us of the chaos and excitement of launching something in the Russian market

My friend uses that emoji every time he calls his taxi from a café in Moscow he says it's like sending out a little message to the driver saying 'I'm here and I'm ready for this ride' even if he's just getting coffee on the way home