Bharat Taxi Launches in Jan: Driver-Owned Rival to Ola, Uber, Rapido

• Bharat Taxi is a new driver-owned, zero-commission ride-hailing platform launching in January, challenging Ola, Uber, and Rapido.
• It's a cooperative-run model, initially giving 100% of the fare to drivers; plans to redistribute future fees as incentives.
• Pilot operations began in New Delhi and parts of Gujarat; full launch in Delhi in January.
• The platform boasts over 1 lakh registered drivers (cars, autos, bikes) and an app with 75,000+ downloads.
• Key features include transparent fares, multilingual support, real-time tracking, 24x7 customer support, and safety integrations with Delhi Police. It also offers competitive pricing and aims to avoid surge pricing.

Why It Matters: Bharat Taxi, a driver-owned, zero-commission platform, enters India's ride-hailing market.