Bengal Joins Bharat Taxi Cooperative Network

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that West Bengal will join the Bharat Taxi cooperative network.

This initiative aims to help taxi drivers become owners of their vehicles instead of just working for private companies.

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed to start this project in West Bengal.

Under this model, drivers will keep all the money they earn from passengers, unlike the current system where companies take a big cut.

The Bharat Taxi platform was first launched in Gujarat and is now expanding to other states.

Shah also mentioned that this cooperative model will protect drivers' interests and give them better earnings.

Additionally, he welcomed a new yoghurt production facility by Amul in West Bengal, which will benefit dairy farmers.