Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi serviceBharat Taxi service in 14 Gujarat cities
Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, a government-backed service, in 14 cities across Gujarat on June 27, 2026 to end cab aggregator exploitation and over 4,000 drivers attended the event.
The initiative matters as it offers a state-supported employment alternative to private platforms criticized for unfair worker practices.
- Gujarat borders the Arabian Sea and is India's largest producer of cotton and diamonds.
- Amit Shah previously served as the Chief Minister of Gujarat from 2007 to 2014.
- The Bharat Taxi platform aims to compete with global aggregator giants like Uber and Ola in the Indian market.
