The freight market is waiting for the fate of the taxi market

According to 2026 statistics, up to 25% of trucks in Russia belong to private owners. These vehicles remain largely excluded from the open freight market and operate exclusively under contracts with larger transport companies.

Underutilized Capacity Across the Sector

A substantial number of small transport companies also face a persistent shortage of orders. At the same time, many trading and manufacturing businesses run fleets that are only partially loaded. All of these players represent untapped potential for digital freight platforms similar to those already established in the taxi sector. Experts estimate that such participants could collectively account for nearly half of the total transport market.

The freight segment is undeniably more complex than ride-hailing, yet this complexity has not prevented online services from gaining traction. The first digital freight platforms have already demonstrated rapid growth: in the Moscow region the leading service has surpassed the largest traditional carriers in the number of connected trucks and is now expanding into other regions.

Early Traction and Market Outlook

For comparison, GetTaxi works with approximately 8,500 drivers across Russia, while the online freight platform already connects 1,000 trucks—despite being a newer entrant in a market that is far less digitized.

“Potentially, up to 80% of freight traffic will move through digital platforms,” says Vyacheslav Vasipenok, head of the QUASA platform. “The market will continue to expand as new investors recognize the advantages of a transparent operating model. Traditional carriers will remain active, yet they too will increasingly receive orders through such systems. The platforms are already proving valuable for large corporate clients, including Russian Post and Panasonic.”

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The QUASA team