Ola-Uber Rival: Centre To Begin Piloting ‘Bharat Taxi’ Next Month

The Central government plans to pilot a national ride-hailing service named “Bharat Taxi” as an alternative to existing players like Ola and Uber. The initiative aims to provide more affordable and accessible transportation options while encouraging digital payments and local entrepreneurship. The pilot will focus on key cities, with the long-term objective of creating a self-reliant, government-backed platform for urban and rural mobility.