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Government to Launch Ola, Uber-like ‘Sahkar’ Taxi Service: Amit Shah Announces in Parliament

The government is launching 'Sahkar Taxi', a cooperative ride-hailing service aimed at increasing drivers' earnings by removing intermediaries, announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament.
Cooperative societies will be able to register various vehicles under this scheme, including taxis, rickshaws, and two-wheelers, ensuring drivers keep their full earnings, as stated by Amit Shah.
This initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Sahkar Se Samriddhi' .
The launch of 'Sahkar Taxi' is timely as major platforms like Ola and Uber face scrutiny over unfair pricing practices, with the government investigating these issues further.

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The Hindu

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Government to Launch Ola, Uber-like ‘Sahkar’ Taxi Service: Amit Shah Announces in Parliament

The government is likely to position the initiative as part of its broader ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’ (Prosperity through Cooperation) mission.

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The Siasat Daily

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Centre to launch 'Sahkar Taxi' to compete with Ola, Uber, Rapido services

New Delhi: The Union government has announced to launch new cooperative-based taxi service called “Sahkar Taxi” that will provide bike, cab, and auto services, to compete with popular ride-hailing platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido. The move is aimed at providing an alternative transport service where drivers can earn directly without sharing profits with large corporations. “Sahkar Taxi will register two-wheeler taxis, auto-rickshaws, and fou…

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India TV News

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How Central govt's 'Sahkar Taxi', a cooperative-based ride-hailing service, will benefit drivers

In a significant development, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah has announced that the Central government will introduce 'Sahkar' taxi, a cooperative-run ride-hailing service modelled after Uber and Ola. While addressing a debate in Lok Sabha, Amit Shah said the initiative is in line with the Prime Minister's slogan "sahkar se samriddhi" (prosperity through cooperation). “In the coming months, we will establish a large-scale cooperat…

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India Today

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Government to launch 'Sahkar Taxi'

The Indian government is gearing up to launch ‘Sahkar Taxi’ — a cooperative-based ride-hailing platform set to rival apps like Ola and Uber. Announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lok Sabha, this service aims to directly benefit drivers, cutting out intermediaries and ensuring fair pay. The move comes amid a backlash against current platforms over discriminatory pricing based on device types. With the government stepping in, the futur…

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News18 India

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‘Sahkar Taxi’ To Launch Soon, Here's How Govt Plans To Help Drivers Earn More

Unlike Ola and Uber, this service will allow drivers to register their two-wheelers, taxis, rickshaws, and four-wheelers through cooperative societies—without middlemen taking a share of their earnings.

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What Is Sahkar Taxi? Government To Introduce Ola and Uber-Like Ride-Hailing Service, Designed To Benefit Drivers Directly; People Can Book 2-Wheelers, Taxis, Rickshaws and 4-Wheelers | 📰 LatestLY

The government plans to launch 'Sahkar Taxi,' a cooperative-based ride-hailing service similar to Ola and Uber, allowing bookings for two-wheelers, taxis, rickshaws, and four-wheelers while ensuring direct earnings for drivers. 📰 What Is Sahkar Taxi? Government To Introduce Ola and Uber-Like Ride-Hailing Service, Designed To Benefit Drivers Directly; People Can Book 2-Wheelers, Taxis, Rickshaws and 4-Wheelers.

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