Why in the News?
Union Minister for Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative based ride hailing platform, on 5 February 2026.
About Bharat Taxi
- India’s first cooperative led ride hailing platform
- Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002
- Established on 6 June 2025
- Conceptualised under the Ministry of Cooperation
Core Philosophy
- Drivers are called sarathis and are owners of the platform
- Principle of sarathi hi malik meaning driver is the owner
- Designed to free drivers from aggregator driven and commission based models
Operational Model
- Zero commission for drivers
- Surge free pricing for passengers
- Profits distributed directly to drivers
- No exclusivity clause allowing drivers to work on other platforms
Driver Welfare Measures
- Personal accident insurance cover of ₹5 lakh
- Family health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh
- Retirement savings support
- Dedicated driver support centres at seven locations in Delhi
- Rapid emergency assistance and verified ride data
Women Empowerment Initiative
- Bike Didi programme for women drivers
- Over 150 women drivers enrolled so far
| [2021] With reference to casual workers employed in India, consider the following statements:
1. All casual workers are entitled to Employees Provident Fund coverage 2. All casual workers are entitled to regular working hours and overtime payment 3. The government can, by notification, specify that an establishment or industry shall pay wages only through its bank account Which of the above statements are correct? (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 2 and 3 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2, and 3 |
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