Amit Shah Launches Bharat Taxi In Gujarat, Says Other Apps Exploit Drivers

Amit Shah, the Union Home Minister, launched Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-model ride-hailing platform in Gujarat. Shah highlighted the shift from taxis being a luxury to an essential service for millions and criticized existing private ride-hailing aggregators for exploiting their workforce. He emphasized that Bharat Taxi aims to provide a fair system with financial stability for drivers, who now own shares of the cooperative enterprise. The platform will operate across various vehicle segments in Gujarat, including two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, and four-wheelers, and Shah dismissed allegations of higher pricing, calling it a predatory strategy by competitors.