Gandhinagar, May 28 -- When the word "cooperative" is mentioned, it often brings to mind the milk revolution led by Amul. But today, a new digital movement is taking shape on the streets of Gujarat, one that is redefining mobility and ownership. Bharat Taxi is not just another app; it represents a powerful on-ground realisation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Sahkar se Samriddhi".

At its core are thousands of drivers who are no longer mere service providers but owners of the platform they operate on. Launched on February 5 by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, the initiative stands as a compelling blend of technology and human dignity and has emerged as the world's largest driver-owned mobility cooperative, accor...