New Delhi, Jan. 15 -- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday announced that it would launch last-mile connectivity service at 10 Metro stations across the National Capital Region (NCR) through the Bharat Taxi mobile application by the end of the month. The service will be integrated with the DMRC's Sarthi app and provide bike taxis, autorickshaws and four-wheeler cabs, officials said. The Bharat Taxi is a mobility platform run by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL), a multistate cooperative backed by the Government of India, under an initiative of the ministry of cooperation. A memorandum of understanding has been signed and it will ensure fair and transparent service delivery, officials said. "As part of the initial pilot phase, dedicated bike taxi services shall be deployed at two Metro stations, Millennium City Centre and Botanical Garden, by January 31, 2026. The deployment will help assess commuter response, operational feasibility and service effectiveness before further expansion," said Anuj Dayal, principal executive director, corporation communications at DMRC. The service is likely to be started in Metro stations at New Delhi, Millennium City Centre, Lajpat Nagar, Hauz Khas, Rajiv Chowk, Kashmere Gate, Botanical Garden, Vaishali, Sikandarpur and Nehru Place, although the list is yet to be finalised, officials said. The plan to provide last-mile connectivity was first announced on Monday, following a meeting between Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav and the Delhi government. The Delhi government apprised the minister that it has ordered 3,350 e-buses as a larger plan to induct 14,000 e-buses that will be integrated with the Metro network. Dayal said the move will also address the growing concern of air pollution by promoting the use of environment friendly transport. The service will offer commuters multiple travel options, based on distance, time, affordability and convenience. A key feature of this initiative is digital integration with the DMRC Sarthi application for a seamless experience, he said....