If you travel regularly by cabs and autos, here’s some good news for you. Bharat Taxi, a government-backed taxi-hailing platform, was launched by Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Thursday in Mumbai. The app is already live across Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, and Lucknow. While the driver-facing app went live on April 23, the passenger version is expected to be released in the first week of May. Scroll on to know more about it.
Bharat Taxi App To Have Electric Autos & Kaali Peeli Cabs In Mumbai
Bharat Taxi is an initiative by the Indian government aimed at reducing autorickshaw and taxi drivers’ dependence on app-based aggregators that charge commissions and subscription fees. Positioned as a driver-focused alternative, the platform has finally been launched in Mumbai.
According to Hindustan Times, Bharat Taxi’s driver-facing app went live in Mumbai on April 23, while the passenger version is expected to be released in the first week of May. In Mumbai, the platform is also expected to integrate electric autos and electric kaali peeli cabs. The move is being seen as part of a broader push towards cleaner mobility, along with efforts to streamline fare regulation.
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Inside The App’s Driver-First Model
The app was launched by Union Minister Piyush Goyal in Kandivali West. According to a Hindustan Times report, the government is looking to strengthen its base and has partnered with a major auto and taxi union led by Shashank Sharad Rao, bringing permit holders onto the platform. The Bharat Taxi app is expected to enforce metre-based fares, which could help standardise pricing and improve passenger trust.
As reported by Mid-Day, the app will offer zero commission, free insurance cover of ₹5 lakh, and access to MUDRA loans to help drivers modernise or upgrade their vehicles, including a shift to electric vehicles. In a post on X, Piyush Goyal said, “This initiative is a significant step towards ensuring drivers receive fair rights and ownership for their hard work.”
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What is the Bharat Taxi app?
Bharat Taxi is a government-backed, cooperative-based ride-hailing platform designed to offer cab, auto, and bike services across India.
How is Bharat Taxi different from apps like Ola and Uber?
Unlike private aggregators, Bharat Taxi operates on a cooperative model where drivers can become stakeholders and retain full earnings through a zero-commission structure.
Does Bharat Taxi offer affordable fares?
The platform aims to provide transparent, surge-free pricing, which can make rides more affordable compared to existing services.