Union minister Amit Shah unveiled India’s first government-backed ride hailing platform ‘Bharat Taxi’, built on the ethos of shared ownership. During the launch event in Delhi NCR today, Shah said that the platform’s main goal is to empower the cab drivers. “There is going to be no commission for the drivers. Whatever fare will be shown on the app, the entire amount will be given to the driver,” he added. Shah added that this launch fuels the ambition of welfare for “Sarthis” (driver) community with a vision to expand from “Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Dwarka to Kamakhya, across the entire country” within three years. A month ago, Shah said that the new app will look to “free the country’s commercial vehicle drivers from (their) dependency on private companies”. Additionally, he also noted that the new service will enable drivers to keep full earnings from each ride. Operated by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited, Bharat Taxi will work under a cooperative model, making drivers the co-owners. To participate, the drivers will be required to buy a minimum of 5 shares (worth ₹500 total), earning stakeholder perks like dividends, health insurance, and pensions. The model will work across two-wheeler, three-wheeler, and four-wheeler… Read MoreInc42 Media
