“As and when things materialise, we will increase our presence. We are expanding into Lucknow and Chandigarh by the end of this month,” Rohit Gupta, vice chairperson of Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd (STCL), told Business Standard exclusively. While STCL is the organisation’s name, Bharat Taxi is its consumer-facing platform or brand. …
Bharat Taxi: Government-backed Bharat Taxi has expanded its presence in the Indian market,posing a significant challenge to the dominance of private cab companies. Cooperative Minister Amit Shah informed the Rajya Sabha that this platform is successfully competing with established companies like Ola and Uber and gaining incredible popularity among drivers. With over 4.31 lakh driver-partners…
The Ministry of Railways has introduced several measures to improve freight transportation, strengthen regional connectivity, and provide efficient first- and last-mile delivery solutions. These efforts include launching a pilot app-based logistics platform called “Rail Parcel,” expanding the Joint Parcel Product–Rapid Cargo Service (JPP-RCS), and investing heavily in freight terminal infrastructure. Railways Introduce New Measures to…
The Union government on Wednesday said the cooperative ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi will be expanded to all major cities and talukas across the country over the next two to three years, as part of efforts to boost driver incomes and generate employment through the cooperative sector. Responding to questions in the Rajya Sabha on job…
India’s ride-hailing market could soon become even more competitive. A new platform called Nembharat is preparing to enter the space with bold promises aimed at both drivers and passengers. At a time when complaints about surge pricing and falling driver earnings often make headlines, this upcoming service says it wants to offer a simpler and…
India’s ride-hailing market could soon become even more competitive. A new platform called Nembharat is preparing to enter the space with bold promises aimed at both drivers and passengers. At a time when complaints about surge pricing and falling driver earnings often make headlines, this upcoming service says it wants to offer a simpler and…
NemBharat offers zero-commission and no-surge pricing model What’s the story India’s ride-hailing industry is about to witness a new player, NemBharat. The platform promises to offer a zero-commission and no-surge pricing model for passengers. This makes it a direct competitor to established names like Uber, Ola, and Rapido. The launch of NemBharat comes shortly after…
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…
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,…