Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Bharat Taxi was officially launched in Gujarat as a cooperative-based mobility platform under the Ministry of Cooperation. The initiative aims to empower vehicle operators, known as "Sarathis," by making them shareholders instead of contract workers. Unlike conventional ride-hailing platforms, it emphasises cooperative ownership, transparent earnings, financial security, and welfare for drivers. The launch took place at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, with participation from senior government leaders and cooperative institutions. The platform has already attracted more than seven lakh Sarathis and plans to expand its services to over 500 cities across India within the next two years.