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State-backed 'Devabhau' and 'Chhava' taxi services to launch in MMR to counter private aggregators

Mumbai, June 16 (UNI) The Maharashtra government is set to disrupt the ride-hailing market with the launch of two state-backed taxi services, ‘Devabhau Sahakar Taxi’ and ‘Chhava Taxi’, aimed at challenging the dominance of private app-based aggregators in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The initiative, built on a cooperative business model, seeks to address long-standing concerns over high commission structures charged by existing private platforms. By operating through a state-supported framework, the government aims to enhance earnings for taxi owners and drivers while ensuring more affordable fares for commuters.
BJP leader Pravin Darekar announced the project, stating that it draws inspiration from successful government-backed models in Delhi and Kolkata, as well as the national ‘Bharat Taxi Model’ championed by union Home Minister Amit Shah.
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