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Russian Woman Takes Over Taxi After Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel

Faced with a sleeping driver mid-trip, she seized the wheel and navigated the rest of the way alone. Her bold move saved the night—and the ride.

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The image shows a woman walking down a sidewalk next to a yellow taxi. There are other vehicles on the road, including a car and a van. On the left side of the image, there is a building with boards and a bench. In the background, there are trees and buildings with windows, and the sky is filled with clouds.

Russian Woman Takes Over Taxi After Driver Falls Asleep at the Wheel

A Russian woman took control of her taxi after the driver fell asleep mid-journey. She drove nearly 200 kilometers herself to reach her destination safely. The incident happened during a late-night trip from Moscow's Vnukovo Airport to Ivanovo.

The woman and her sister had hired the taxi for the 300-kilometer ride. Partway through, the driver became drowsy and lost consciousness at the wheel. With no time to waste, she quickly moved into the driver's seat and took over.

She handled the remaining two-thirds of the trip alone. Despite the unexpected challenge, both passengers arrived in Ivanovo without further issues. Official records show no reported cases of Russian taxi drivers being penalized for fatigue-related incidents in 2023 or 2024.

The woman's quick thinking ensured a safe end to the journey. The incident highlights the risks of driver fatigue on long trips. No formal action has been taken against the taxi driver involved.

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