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…
By Sunil Sonker Mussoorie, 19 Feb: The Uttarakhand Taxi Maxi Federation has strongly opposed the decision to allocate an online counter to Ola and Uber at Jolly Grant Airport. The federation states that this arrangement, effective 16 January 2026, will directly impact the livelihoods of local taxi-maxi operators and drivers who have been providing services…
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…
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…
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…
Passengers traveling through Indian airports may soon have a more predictable and cheaper experience because of a new public-sector initiative aimed at removing the unexpected price hike that has long plagued airport taxi service. The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed a partnership agreement with Bharat Taxi, a government-backed driver-owned cooperative ride-hailing service, to implement…
In the fast-paced world of urban travel, commuters are constantly looking for safe, reliable, and convenient ways to move across cities. Bharat Taxi is emerging as a new player in India’s intercity and local cab services, offering passengers more than just a ride — it promises an experience. Drivers with a New Identity: Sarthi Bharat…
Air travellers in India could soon enjoy fixed-fare airport taxi services without the stress of surge pricing, thanks to a new partnership between the Airports Authority of India (AAI) and Bharat Taxi — a cooperative driver-owned cab platform. Why This Matters Passengers have long complained about unpredictable taxi fares at airports — especially during peak…
Reliance MET City (RMC) has launched Metropolis, an integrated mixed-use project in Haryana that is expected to redefine the regional urban landscape. RMC said the development will combine residential, commercial and leisure components to meet rising demand for organised urban spaces. The project has been positioned to benefit from existing and planned transport links and…
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…