DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION OF THE RUSSIAN TRANSPORT INDUSTRY

Abstract

The object of research in this article is the transport industry of the Russian Federation. The analysis is based on an assessment of the current state of the industry. It has been revealed that the transport industry is in dire need of significant transformations, as it is characterized by high costs, inefficient operations, and a high number of accidents. The purpose of this study is to explore the possibilities of improving the quality of the transport industry through the use of digital technologies, and to identify the positive and negative consequences of digital transformations in the industry. The following methods were used in this research: analysis and synthesis, deduction and induction, and systemic and institutional approaches. It has been shown that the industry's new innovative steps have manifested themselves through the implementation of the National Digital Transport and Logistics Platform, unmanned transport, electronic navigation seals, and the use of geolocation and biometrics in passenger calculations. The paper concluded that digital transformations in the transport industry are necessary to solve its problems, but they also have their own complexities and limitations in terms of legislation, technology, finance, and human resources.