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"Bharat Taxi," which is reportedly 11% cheaper than Ola and Uber, has passengers happy but drivers frustrated. They say they are saving only ₹4-5 per kilometer, questioning how they will manage to make a living.
In Uttar Pradesh, the government cab service 'Bharat Taxi' has been launched. It is currently operating in 5 cities: Lucknow, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Kanpur, and Varanasi. In the coming days, it will also be launched in the remaining 70 districts of the state. 'Bharat Taxi' is significantly cheaper for passengers compared to Ola-Uber. It claims that the Bharat Taxi app will also increase drivers' earnings. The company will not deduct any commission. Drivers joining this service will have insurance coverage of ₹5 lakh.
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ओला-उबर से 11% सस्ती पड़ रही 'भारत टैक्सी':यात्री खुश, ड्राइवर नाराज; बोले- 1 किमी पर सिर्फ 4-5 रुपए बच रहे, कैसे चलेगा घर