Revolutionizing Rides: India's Cooperative-Driven 'Bharat Taxi' Launch

'Bharat Taxi', a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, is launching country-wide after a successful pilot. It operates on a zero-commission model, benefits from wide cooperative backing, and focuses on driver welfare with direct profit sharing. The launch embodies a shift towards domestically-driven transportation solutions.

Amit Shah, Union Cooperation Minister, is set to launch 'Bharat Taxi', India's pioneering cooperative-led ride-hailing service, on Thursday. Following a successful two-month trial, the platform aims for nationwide availability within two years, offering a zero-commission model focused on driver profits.

'Bharat Taxi' positions itself against major players like Ola and Uber, with over 3 lakh drivers and 1 lakh users already onboard. The cooperative approach emphasizes drivers' social security through health and accident insurance, retirement savings, and unrestricted platform usage.

Promoting women's empowerment via initiatives like 'Bike Didi', the platform seeks to create an inclusive mobility ecosystem. The launch will honor top-performing drivers, with MoUs signed to enhance service delivery, reflecting the growing confidence in this domestic mobility model.

(With inputs from agencies.)