India launches its first cooperative ride-hailing platform ‘Bharat Taxi’, where drivers become stakeholders through zero commission model

India launches its first cooperative ride-hailing platform ‘Bharat Taxi’, where drivers become stakeholders through zero commission model

The Government of India has launched Bharat Taxi, the nation’s first ride-hailing platform operated under a cooperative model, setting it apart from conventional app-based services such as Uber, Ola, and Rapido. All you need to know about Bharat Taxi Bharat Taxi empowers its drivers, known as Sarathis, through a zero-commission model, enabling them to retain…

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Bharat Taxi service launched: Union minister Amit Shah says drivers can become co-owners by paying Rs 500

Bharat Taxi service launched: Union minister Amit Shah says drivers can become co-owners by paying Rs 500

Union minister Amit Shah recently launched a new cooperative cab service called Bharat Taxi. Speaking at a town hall interaction with cab drivers and auto drivers from Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, Shah said that drivers on the platform can become co-owners by purchasing a share worth Rs 500, per report by news agency PTI. Comparing the…

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Bharat Taxi Will Not Let Drivers Earn Below Base Rate, Amit Shah Tells Town Hall

Bharat Taxi Will Not Let Drivers Earn Below Base Rate, Amit Shah Tells Town Hall

NEW DELHI, Feb 2:  Union Cooperation Amit Shah on Monday said the newly launched cooperative cab service Bharat Taxi will guarantee a minimum base rate per kilometre for all drivers on its platform, asserting that existing ride-hailing aggregators had deliberately avoided setting such a floor to maximise corporate profits at the expense of workers. Addressing a…

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Amit Shah’s Big Assurance To Bharat Taxi Drivers

Amit Shah’s Big Assurance To Bharat Taxi Drivers

In a powerful interaction, Amit Shah responds to concerns raised by a taxi driver from Ahmedabad about high commissions, hidden charges, and unpredictable earnings in app-based cab services. Shah assured drivers that under Bharat Taxi, there will be no hidden charges, complete transparency, and advance notifications for any rate changes. He explained that a minimum…

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