Centre To Launch 'Bharat Taxi' App In Delhi On Jan 1; Drivers To Get Over 80% Fare

In a significant move to curb surge pricing, the Government of India will launch the 'Bharat Taxi' app in Delhi from January 1st, 2026. India Today's Associate Editor Himanshu Mishra reports that the app, a central government initiative, ensures drivers receive 'more than 80% of the fare'. The pilot project has already seen over 56,000 drivers register, covering auto-rickshaws, cars, and bikes. The initiative aims to provide relief to commuters and break the monopoly of private aggregators like Ola and Uber.