India has launched a government-backed ride-hailing platform, Bharat Taxi, aimed at challenging market leaders Uber and Ola. Announced by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, the service will operate under a cooperative model, allowing drivers to become shareholders by contributing ₹500 and receive a share of profits after three years. Unlike existing platforms, Bharat…
In a significant shift from the traditional ride-hailing business model, the government has introduced Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-based platform designed to give drivers a direct stake in the company’s success. The initiative, unveiled by Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, aims to ensure that drivers not only earn from rides but also share in the platform’s…
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…
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah had an interaction with the drivers of ‘Bharat Taxi’ services in the national capital. In this conversation, the Union Minister said that strengthening the cooperative sector has been a top priority of the government and that those who work hard will rightfully earn the profits. Amit Shah launched…
New Delhi, 23 February (HS): Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Monday said the newly launched cooperative ride-hailing platform “Bharat Taxi” will guarantee a minimum base rate per kilometre for drivers, stating that existing aggregators had not fixed such a floor. Addressing a town hall interaction with cab and auto drivers from Delhi-NCR and Gujarat,…
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah interacted with drivers (Saarthis) of Bharat Taxi in New Delhi. In a video released today, Mr Shah said that Bharat Taxi Cooperative is to empower the drivers by providing them the ownership of their work. He mentioned that the initiative focuses to curb the problems related to private taxi service…
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah unveiled Bharat Taxi, a cooperative ride-hailing platform designed to prioritize the welfare of drivers. During a town hall meeting in Delhi-NCR, Shah emphasized that unlike existing aggregators, Bharat Taxi will ensure a minimum base rate per kilometer for all its drivers. The platform promises to return 80% of its…
Source: TH Subject: Economy Context: Union Home and Cooperation Minister formally launched ‘Bharat Taxi’, India’s first cooperative-based taxi service, aimed at transforming the unorganised taxi sector into an ownership-driven model for drivers. About Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited: What it is? Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited is a multi-state cooperative society registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies…
National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL) and Hyderabad Agricultural Co-operative Association Limited (HACA) sign an MoU to boost agricultural exports from Telangana. In a move aimed at strengthening agricultural exports from Telangana’s cooperative sector, the National Co-operative Exports Limited (NCEL) and Hyderabad Agricultural Co-operative Association Limited (HACA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Hyderabad. The…
PIONEER EDGE NEWS SERVICE/ Dehradun The Cooperatives minister Dhan Singh Rawat has said that a cooperative based taxi service will be launched in the State soon. The Union Home and Cooperation minister Amit Shah officially launched the cooperative based taxi service ‘ Bharat Taxi’ service in New Delhi on Thursday. Rawat said that the initiative…