India, July 22 -- Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-based ride-hailing platform being operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited to provide a transparent, driver-owned mobility service under the cooperative model.

Bharat Taxi Overview

- Operator: Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited.

- Model: Cooperative-based, driver-owned ride-hailing platform.

- Platform Components:

- Sarathi App (Driver)

- Passenger App

- Backend Management System

Current Operations

- Cities: Delhi-NCR and Gujarat.

- Scale:

- 7.76 lakh Sarathis (drivers) registered.

- 40.84 lakh customers onboarded.

Expansion Strategy

- Phased Rollout: Expansion to other states/cities depends on:

- Operational preparedness

- Availability of drivers

- Statutory approvals and licences

- Coordination with State Governments and cooperative institutions

- Consultations: Conducted with Transport Departments, Urban Local Bodies, and Departments of Cooperation before rollout.

Implementation Process

- Driver Onboarding: Registration, document verification, training.

- Public Awareness: Social media campaigns, outreach with local authorities, and engagement with state departments.

- Compliance: Operations begin only after....

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