Amit Shah Launches Bharat Taxi: Govt-Backed Cooperative Rival to Uber, Ola

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched "Bharat Taxi," India's first cooperative-sector ride-hailing platform, in New Delhi.
• The service, initially available in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, aims for nationwide rollout within three years, extending from Kashmir to Kanniyakumari.
• Bharat Taxi operates on a zero-commission, surge-free pricing model, distributing profits directly to drivers, who are considered owners.
• The platform, backed by eight cooperative organizations, is registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, and began pilot operations on December 2.
• It prioritizes driver welfare with health insurance, accident insurance, retirement savings, and initiatives like "Bike Didi" for women drivers.