Gujarat Police and Bharat Taxi MoU for Public Safety and Urban Mobility

Exam-focused facts from the 1 July 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Gujarat Police signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (Bharat Taxi) for the digital integration of its transport platform.
An SOS emergency response system will be integrated into the Bharat Taxi application and linked to the Gujarat Police control room to assist women and senior citizens.
All drivers associated with Bharat Taxi will undergo official police verification (KYC) by Gujarat Police to improve passenger security.
The collaboration includes training programmes for drivers on road safety and traffic regulations, alongside joint public awareness campaigns.
Gujarat Police will appoint a dedicated nodal officer to coordinate driver verification, training programmes, and traffic branding initiatives.