Jaipur, May 20 (IANS) After being introduced in cities such as Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Chandigarh, the cooperative-model “Bharat Taxi” service is now set to expand to Jaipur and other cities, with its Jaipur launch scheduled for the first week of June. The service aims to provide affordable and safe transport to commuters while ensuring…
Jaipur, May 21: The cooperative taxi service Bharat Taxi is set to launch in Jaipur in the first week of June. Already operating in cities like Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Chandigarh, the service aims to provide safe, affordable transportation for commuters while empowering drivers. Rajasthan Minister of State for Cooperation, Gautam Kumar Dak, said the service…
Jaipur: After being introduced in cities such as Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Chandigarh, the cooperative-model “Bharat Taxi” service is now set to expand to Jaipur and other cities, with its Jaipur launch scheduled for the first week of June. The service aims to provide affordable and safe transport to commuters while ensuring better earnings and…
Delhiites may face traffic diversions and movement restrictions on Tuesday, May 19, as the Delhi Traffic Police conducts a major rehearsal ahead of the International Big Cat Alliance Summit and India–Africa Forum Summit scheduled later this month at Bharat Mandapam. The rehearsal will take place from 12 noon to 3 pm, and commuters have been…
3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: May 18, 2026 08:31 AM IST Google Maps will steer commuters away from VIP routes, social media will be constantly monitored, shuttle buses will ferry visitors, and fixed e‑taxi points will be set up near the venue. These measures are part of an elaborate traffic plan for two back‑to‑back mega‑events —…
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) on Thursday announced a special religious tour to Nepal under the Bharat Gaurav scheme, offering pilgrims from Madhya Pradesh and nearby regions an opportunity to visit major spiritual and tourist destinations in the neighbouring country. The ‘Pashupatinath Nepal Darshan Yatra’ will leave from Indore on June 12…
New Delhi: Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-backed ride-hailing platform positioned as an alternative to private cab aggregators, has begun a soft launch in Lucknow and Chandigarh as it accelerates its national expansion plans. “Bookings have started for the cities of Lucknow and Chandigarh on Bharat Taxi application,” a senior official from Bharat Taxi told ThePrint. The…
Bharat Taxi & MRRKS Hold Joint Mumbai Strategy Meet To Address App-Based Driver Concerns Across Maharashtra | File Photo Mumbai: In a significant move aimed at strengthening coordination among transport unions, Bharat Taxi and the MRRKS App-Based Transport Unit held a joint strategy meeting in Mumbai on Sunday to discuss the growing concerns of app-based…
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…