Bharat Taxi eyes 55-60 smaller cities, puts bikes and autos at centre of growth

Bharat Taxi eyes 55-60 smaller cities, puts bikes and autos at centre of growth

Expansion drive Of the nearly 650,000 drivers associated with the platform, around 50% drive cabs, 30% bikes and the remainder autos, according to the platform. Bharat Taxi’s expansion strategy mirrors that of ride-hailing platform Rapido, which initially focused on tier-II and tier-III markets. “Consumers need multiple alternatives in smaller cities, and we aim to provide…

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Govt launches ‘Bharat Taxi’ app for autos and cabs, bets on driver-owned model and lower fares

Govt launches ‘Bharat Taxi’ app for autos and cabs, bets on driver-owned model and lower fares

MUMBAI: In a direct challenge to private ride-hailing platforms, the government-backed Bharat Taxi App was launched on Thursday, positioning itself as a driver-first alternative to existing aggregator cab services. While the driver-facing app went live on April 23, the passenger version is expected to roll out in the first week of May. Govt launches ‘Bharat…

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Delhi Metro to start bike taxis, autos and cabs from these 10 stations from January 31

Delhi Metro to start bike taxis, autos and cabs from these 10 stations from January 31

Delhi Metro commuters will soon get easier rides home. From January 31, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will start offering bike taxis, auto-rickshaws and cab services from 10 busy metro stations to improve last-mile connectivity, a TOI report stated. The move aims to cut waiting time after exiting metro stations and offer a smoother…

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DMRC to Launch Bike Taxis, Autos and Cabs for Last-Mile Connectivity at 10 Metro Stations

DMRC to Launch Bike Taxis, Autos and Cabs for Last-Mile Connectivity at 10 Metro Stations

With last-mile connectivity posing a major hurdle in ensuring seamless Metro travel for commuters, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) is all set to provide various mobility services like bike taxis, auto-rickshaws and cab services. In the first phase, 10 stations will offer these services. The collaboration between DMRC and Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Ltd aims…

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