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Bharat Taxi to launch in four Uttar Pradesh cities without commission

Source: The Hindu · 23 Sep 2026, 09:39 UTC
Bharat Taxi to launch in four Uttar Pradesh cities without commission
Image: The Hindu · original report

Bharat Taxi operations are set to begin in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Prayagraj. The service will operate on a zero-commission model, while taxi, two-wheeler and three-wheeler drivers will be eligible to join. The Hindu reported that drivers are also to receive social-security support worth ₹5 lakh.

Bharat Taxi is set to begin operations in four Uttar Pradesh cities: Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi and Prayagraj. According to The Hindu, the service will operate without charging drivers a commission. Taxi drivers, as well as operators of two-wheelers and three-wheelers, will be able to join the platform.

The report also said drivers will receive social-security support worth ₹5 lakh, citing Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The supplied material did not provide a launch date, details of the benefit scheme or information about how the service will be managed.

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