Digital Coronavirus commuting chaos in Moscow: Metro sees long lines as motorists face 5km tailbacks

The particular type of Western Twitter

The particular type of Western Twitter user who believes Russia’s IT savvy can hack elections anywhere –and rule the world remotely– will be astonished that the roll-out of Moscow’s new digital pass hasn’t been very smooth.

As of Wednesday, every Muscovite using public or private transport is required to have a pass, obtained online; all part of the city’s bid to fight the spread of Covid-19 by preventing non-essential journeys. In theory, the system was supposed to reduce crowds. Sadly, on the first day of the scheme, the reality was quite different.

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