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 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…
India’s shared mobility market has a new contender. Bharat Taxi, positioned as the country’s first driver-owned ride-hailing cooperative, has entered the scene with an ambitious pitch: zero commission for drivers, fair pricing for riders, and a governance model that turns “Sarathis” into stakeholders rather than contractors. Currently operational in select regions including Delhi-NCR and parts…
Paytm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bharat Taxi, the government-backed ride-hailing platform launched last week by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. The partnership will integrate Paytm’s digital payment infrastructure across the cooperative-based taxi service, enabling passengers to pay for rides using UPI, QR codes, Soundbox devices and card machines. The collaboration…
The Union Ministry of Cooperation has unveiled Bharat Taxi, an innovative ride-hailing platform established under a cooperative model, designed to enhance the livelihoods of drivers, referred to as Sarathis. This initiative was announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a response presented to the Lok Sabha. Bharat Taxi, a cooperative entity functioning within the…
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The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has called upon the government to reassess the imposition of Goods and Services Tax (GST) on rides booked through online platforms. In a recent letter to the Finance Ministry, IAMAI emphasized the detrimental effect of the 5% GST rate on driver income and service affordability. IAMAI,…
New Delhi, Feb 6 (PTI) Delhi has become the first state in the country to partner with the newly-launched ‘Bharat Taxi’ by signing an agreement to roll out the services of the cooperative-led ride-hailing platform. A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed on Friday between Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation (DTTDC) and Sahkar Taxi…
Delhi partners with Bharat Taxi, a cooperative ride-hailing platform, to boost tourism, driver income, and commuter convenience. New Delhi, Feb 6 (PTI) Delhi has become the first state in the country to partner with the newly-launched ‘Bharat Taxi’ by signing an agreement to roll out the services of the cooperative-led ride-hailing platform. A memorandum of…