Bharat Taxi: Cooperative-based ride-hailing platform with zero commission for drivers

Exam-focused facts from the 27 April 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, on February 5 in Delhi.
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal launched the Bharat Taxi app in Mumbai to expand the initiative across Mumbai and Maharashtra.
The platform offers zero commission and no subscription fees for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to reduce dependence on foreign apps.
Drivers registered on the app receive free insurance cover of ₹5 lakh.
The app provides drivers access to Mudra loans to modernise or upgrade their vehicles, including shifting to electric vehicles.
The initiative aims to provide affordable and authorised fares to the public.