8 Cooperatives Joined Hands to Launch ‘Bharat’ Taxi Service by December 2025

Current Context: The ‘Bharat’ Taxi Service was announced on August 3, 2025, aiming to launch by December 2025.

• It is registered as Multi-State Sahakari Taxi Cooperative Ltd with ₹300 crore authorised capital.
• Eight cooperatives including IFFCO, NCDC, GCMMF, KRIBHCO, NDDB, NABARD, NAFED, and NCEL have joined hands.
• The service is fully cooperative-owned, ensuring better income for drivers and affordable rides for users.
• Over 200 drivers from Delhi, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and UP have already been onboarded.
• IIM-Bangalore and a tech consultant are developing the app and marketing strategy.
• The initiative aims to offer a transparent, driver-led alternative to platforms like Ola and Uber.

Question:

Q.1 Under what name is the ‘Bharat’ Taxi Service officially registered?
a) Bharat Mobility Cooperative Ltd
b) National Taxi Federation
c) Multi-State Sahakari Taxi Cooperative Ltd
d) Indian Drivers’ Cooperative Service Ltd

Answer: c) The taxi service is legally registered as Multi-State Sahakari Taxi Cooperative Ltd, allowing it to operate across state borders under cooperative principles.