Last Updated:February 09, 2026, 12:53 IST The launch marks an inflection point — not just for cab drivers, but for the future of India’s cooperative movement itself Bharat Taxi is therefore not an endpoint; it is a proof of concept. For decades, India’s cooperative movement was spoken of with nostalgia rather than conviction — fondly…
Delhi has further strengthened its public transport system with the addition of 500 new electric buses. With this latest induction, the Delhi Transport Corporation’s (DTC) electric bus fleet has crossed the 4,000-mark, making the national capital home to the largest e-bus fleet in the country, reported PTI.Chief Minister Rekha Gupta flagged off the new buses…
Authored by: Kamal Vashisht, Head Policy and Strategic Partnerships, Nirmit Bharat (ONDC and DigiHaat) & Ashish Gupta, Faculty of Management, South Asian University (SAU), New Delhi (An International University established by SAARC Nations) Lately, India has emerged as a global leader in Digital Public Infrastructure, particularly evidenced by its G20 presidency in 2023 where it…
Opinion | Why Bharat Taxi Heralds The Revival Of India’s Cooperative Movement News18 Source link
In a significant move for Delhi’s public transport system, the government unveiled 500 new electric buses on Sunday, increasing the Delhi Transport Corporation’s electric fleet to over 4,000 vehicles. The addition positions Delhi as the Indian state with the largest electric bus fleet, as announced by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The chief minister emphasized…
As the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup kicks off on Saturday, India will aim to defend their crown with confidence rather than concern over pressure, according to former West Indies fast bowler Ian Bishop. The reigning champions enter the tournament on the back of a commanding 4-1 series win over New Zealand and are the…
The platform allows customers to book cars, three-wheelers and two-wheelers. It has been set up with eight leading cooperative organisations, including Amul, aiming to improve driver earnings while giving them ownership of the service. Addressing drivers at the launch event, Shah highlighted how Bharat Taxi differs from existing ride-hailing platforms. “You will be the driver,…
For years, planning a holiday in India meant choosing between two familiar choices: beach or hills. Goa or Manali. Sand or snow.Not anymore.Today, the most searched destinations on travel apps are just as likely to be Ayodhya as Alibaug, Varanasi as Vagator, Ujjain as Udaipur. A generation that grew up posting sunsets from shacks and…
New Delhi, Feb 5: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday formally launched India’s first cooperative-based taxi service, ‘Bharat Taxi’, in New Delhi, marking a major step towards empowering drivers through an ownership-based model. The launch event was attended by Union Minister of State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar, Murlidhar Mohol, Cooperation Secretary…
Bharat Taxi: India’s Cooperative Ride-Hailing Experiment Challenging Platform Dominance Sanskriti IAS Source link