Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launched Bharat Taxi, a zero-commission, surge-free ride-sharing app. Drivers get direct profits. Expanding across Maharashtra. Thane, Jul 23 (PTI) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday launched the Bharat Taxi ride-sharing app at the Navi Mumbai International Airport premises, stating that it will protect commuters from surge pricing. Bharat Taxi, which…
The move aims to make rides more convenient while boosting pilots’ earnings, with e-bike subsidies also under consideration. Goa’s iconic two-wheeler taxi service, popularly known as “motorcycle pilots”, has gone digital with the state government on Monday launching a mobile application that allows commuters to locate and book rides online. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched…
Maharashtra is set to pave the way for cooperative app-based taxi services, with the state government announcing that a regulatory framework for aggregator cooperatives will be formulated soon. The move is expected to enable the launch of driver-owned ride-hailing platforms and offer an alternative to private taxi aggregators operating in the state. Cooperative model promises…
The announcement was made at a meeting chaired by Fadnavis at the state secretariat Mantralaya to review the launch of services by Sahakar Taxi Co-operative Limited, also known as Bharat Taxi Mumbai: The Maharashtra govt will soon frame guidelines and permit app-based cooperative taxi aggregator services, chief minister Devendra Fadnavis said on Tuesday, describing the…
But since its launch, the government-backed platform has faced tough competition from established private players Uber, Rapido and Ola. In a written reply to Parliament, Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Amit Shah said that Bharat Taxi is facing early challenges, including competition from existing players. Launched in February, Bharat Taxi…
Still, it’s difficult to beat nationalist sentiments. “If we have to pay, it should go to an Indian platform,” one driver noted, reflecting a broader appeal to national identity that the platform seems to be tapping into. For now, Bharat Taxi operates in Delhi, Gurugram, Noida, Faridabad, and Ghaziabad in NCR, along with…
A new ride-hailing platform, Bharat Taxi, has been launched in Mumbai, positioning itself as an alternative to established players like Ola and Uber. The app aims to transform the cab service sector through a cooperative, driver-centric model. Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted the initiative, emphasising its focus on improving driver welfare and creating a more…
Union Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Bharat Taxi app on Thursday, offering drivers zero commission, no subscription fees, Rs 5-lakh free insurance cover, and easy access to MUDRA loans for vehicle upgrades including EVs Piyush Goyal. File Pic Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday launched the…
If you travel regularly by cabs and autos, here’s some good news for you. Bharat Taxi, a government-backed taxi-hailing platform, was launched by Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday in Mumbai. The app is already live across Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, and Lucknow. While the driver-facing app went live on April 23, the passenger version is…
The government-backed Bharat Taxi App was launched in Mumbai on Thursday (23 April), mounting a direct challenge to private ride-hailing aggregators by pitching itself as a driver-first alternative. The driver-side application went live on 23 April, while the passenger version is slated for release in the first week of May. In a notable move, the…