About Bharat Taxi Initiative:
- It is a first-of-its-kind cooperative-driven, citizen-first national ride-hailing initiative.
- It is a government-supported initiative developed under the Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).
- It is India’s first cooperative taxi network, allowing drivers to become shareholders and co-owners.
- Promoted: It is being jointly promoted by leading cooperative and financial institutions including NCDC, IFFCO, AMUL, KRIBHCO, NAFED, NABARD, NDDBand NCEL.
- Key Features of Bharat Taxi Initiative:
- Driver-Owned Fleet: Drivers can purchase shares and become cooperative members, giving them transparency and decision-making power.
- Zero Commission: Unlike private cab aggregators that take a large cut, Bharat Taxi transfers the full fare to the driver.
- Transparent, No-Surge Pricing: Fares will remain predictable, with no surge charges.
- Deep Digital Integration: Services will connect with government platforms such as DigiLocker and UMANG.
- Platform Integration & Technical Architecture: Integration of the Bharat Taxi platform with national digital platforms such as DigiLocker, UMANG, and API Setu to enable seamless identity verification and service delivery.
- Security, Compliance & Infrastructure: Ensuring adherence to Government of India’s data protection norms and cybersecurity standards and advising on robust technical infrastructure.
