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by jbronn 3424 days ago
> Pulled over? No problem, just put a 50 in the passport and hand it over non-challantely.

I can personally vouch that this is true. I traveled to Kiev in 2010 to present at the local PyCon. On the way back home to the airport my taxi was pulled over for "speeding" (he was not). The situation was resolved by an exchange of cash, no ticket necessary.
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ptico 3423 days ago
It was 7 years ago. We have all new patrol police, new government services, etc. Of course corruption still here, but things are changing. Hope you will visit this year's PyCon to ensure
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jbronn 3423 days ago
Let me add that I loved Kiev during my visit. The taxi incident was the only encounter of corruption on my entire trip.

It should be known that the US isn't immune to this graft either (e.g., my aunt passed her driving test in Chicago via a conveniently placed $20 bill).

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charlesdm 3423 days ago
Did you pay? Or the driver?
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