Bharat Taxi Launched: No Surge, Lower Fares, Drivers as Owners - India's New Ride-Hailing App

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched "Bharat Taxi," a cooperative-led ride-hailing app, offering an alternative to private players like Uber and Ola.
• Managed by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited, drivers (Sarathi) hold shares, operating on a cooperative ownership model.
• Drivers pay a fixed daily access fee (around Rs 30) instead of per-ride commissions, allowing them to keep a larger share of the fare and participate in profit distribution.
• The app promises surge-free pricing, potentially making rides up to 30% cheaper for commuters, and includes safety features and 24x7 support.
• Bharat Taxi aims to address driver dissatisfaction and unpredictable pricing, with 2.5 lakh vehicles already registered in Delhi-NCR, and plans for nationwide expansion.