Bharat Taxi Initiative

Why in News? The Government of India has launched Bharat Taxi, a first‑of‑its‑kind driver‑owned, cooperative ride‑hailing initiative, aimed at providing a fair, transparent and equitable alternative to private taxi aggregators. Key Points Bharat Taxi: It is a government‑backed ride‑hailing platform developed as a cooperative model, where drivers are shareholders and co‑owners instead of being…

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Bharat Taxi to launch nationwide on January 1, 2026: here's everything you need to know

Bharat Taxi to launch nationwide on January 1, 2026: here’s everything you need to know

Government-owned ride-hailing mobility app Bharat Taxi is all set to make its debut on 1 January, 2026. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Cooperation, is being positioned as a fairer alternative to privately owned platforms like Ola, Uber and Rapido. Cooperation Minister Amit Shah had confirmed the existence of the app in Parliament earlier…

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