Bharat Taxi cooperative cab service launched in Maharashtra
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched the cooperative 'Bharat Taxi' service in Maharashtra at Navi Mumbai International Airport on 23 July 2026, after its launch in Delhi and Gujarat.
Summary
Bharat Taxi, a Ministry of Cooperation initiative under the vision of 'Sahakar Se Samriddhi', treats its drivers ('Sarathis') as owners and shareholders rather than mere service providers. Bharat Taxi's system has no surge pricing and no hidden charges. Union MoS for Cooperation Murlidhar Mohol attended and said the service would create jobs for Maharashtra's youth and women.
Key facts
- Launched by
- CM Devendra Fadnavis, 23 July 2026
- Venue
- Navi Mumbai International Airport
- Earlier launches
- Delhi and Gujarat
- Model
- Cooperative – Sarathis are owners and shareholders
- Pricing
- No surge pricing, no hidden charges
- Vision
- Sahakar Se Samriddhi
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where did Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launch the 'Bharat Taxi' service on 23 July 2026?
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Correct answer: D — Navi Mumbai International Airport
The service was launched at a programme at Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Before Maharashtra (July 2026), in which places had the 'Bharat Taxi' service already been launched?
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Correct answer: C — Delhi and Gujarat
The Ministry of Cooperation release said Maharashtra's launch came after Delhi and Gujarat.