New Delhi: Minister for Cooperation Amit Shah Taxi drivers registered on the Bharat Taxi platform on Monday assured a minimum basic fare, saying the operating model of existing corporate aggregators is focused on maximizing profits.Addressing a town hall for taxi and auto drivers from Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, Shah said drivers will get 80 per cent of their income based on mileage traveled, while 20 per cent will be retained as partnership capital. “No matter what business you are in, your minimum rate should be fixed. Anything above that has to come back to you,” he said, adding that the three major aggregators told him they had not set any minimum base rate.He announced the launch of a dedicated ‘Saarathi Didi’ feature that will allow women traveling alone to prioritize women drivers. Launched earlier this month, Bharat Taxi operates in NCR and Rajkot and aims to expand to every city with a civic body. Shah said it will follow the Amul model, with 85% of profits returned to the manufacturer. Drivers can become co-owners by purchasing a share of Rs 500 and as membership grows, board seats will be reserved for driver representatives.
