Cooperative cab service promises lower fares, zero surge pricing and commission-free rides

Cooperative cab service promises lower fares, zero surge pricing and commission-free rides

The country’s first cooperative cab service, Bharat Taxi, is set to launch in Jaipur, with trial runs scheduled to begin in June. Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is expected to formally inaugurate the service in July. Officials said Bharat Taxi aims to end the arbitrary pricing practices of private cab aggregators in the…

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Mobile PLI Investments Double, Exports Surge in 2025: Rediff Moneynews

Mobile PLI Investments Double, Exports Surge in 2025: Rediff Moneynews

Mobile PLI scheme sees investments double to Rs 17,519 cr. Smartphone exports cross Rs 2.62 lakh cr in 2025. India becomes net exporter. New Delhi, Apr 1 (PTI) The production-linked incentive scheme to boost domestic mobile phone manufacturing received more than twice the target investment at Rs 17,519 crore, and total production has exceeded the…

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‘Bharat’ enters ride-booking scene with no driver commissions, surge pricing

Operating as a prepaid, cashless platform under the Narayanihiti Trust Operating as a prepaid, cashless platform under the Narayanihiti Trust, NemBharat is expected to include cabs, auto-rickshaws, bike taxis, and possibly additional ride categories. This launch comes soon after Bharat Taxi, which offers an 80-20 revenue sharing model, but takes things further by cutting out…

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Bharat Taxi Partners with AAI to Launch Surge Free Airport Services

Bharat Taxi Partners with AAI to Launch Surge Free Airport Services

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed a key agreement with Bharat Taxi to improve last-mile connectivity at select airports. The partnership focuses on providing fair pricing, reliable service, and better passenger experience. This move also supports cooperative-based business models and aligns with national development goals. AAI-Bharat Taxi MoU Airports Authority of India signed a…

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No surge, no cut: Bharat Taxi puts drivers in the front seat

No surge, no cut: Bharat Taxi puts drivers in the front seat

For over a decade, India’s ride-hailing story has followed a familiar arc with deep discounts, rapid expansion, growing dependence and rising discontent. Drivers have protested shrinking earnings, users have complained about surge pricing and cancellations, and platforms have quietly recalibrated their models under regulatory and financial pressure. On Thursday, the government-backed Bharat Taxi officially entered…

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No Surge, Lower Fares & Drivers As Owners: All About Bharat Taxi, India's New Ride-Hailing App | Explainers News

No Surge, Lower Fares & Drivers As Owners: All About Bharat Taxi, India’s New Ride-Hailing App | Explainers News

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 15:44 IST Bharat Taxi operates on a cooperative ownership model where each driver on the platform (Sarathi) holds shares in the cooperative, giving them a stake in the business The app will be available on both Android and iOS, and can book different vehicle types from autos and bike taxis to…

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