Source: News on Air
Why in news?
Bharat Taxi, a government-backed, cooperative-run ride-hailing platform, was formally launched on February 5, 2026 by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, positioning itself as a driver-owned alternative to private aggregators like Uber and Rapido.
What is Bharat Taxi?
- A ride-hailing app offering:
- Taxis
- Auto-rickshaws
- Two-wheelers
- Operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd (STCL), a multi-state cooperative society.
- Supported by institutions such as:
- National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC)
- Amul
- NABARD
