To improve last-mile connectivity, Bharat Taxi, which started: The wider industry impact

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New Delhi: To improve last-mile connectivity, Bharat Taxi, which started with just 10 metro stations in Jan, is now available across all stations on the Delhi-NCR network. E-autos are presently operational at 52 metro stations, recording an average daily ridership of around 60,192 passengers.

“The Smart Door to Door feature of the DMRC Sarthi Mobile App provides an integrated mobility solution that enables commuters to plan their complete journey from origin to destination, extending beyond the metro network.” said the official. DMRC is also integrating first- and last-mile options into its digital platforms. He added that service is being offered through Rapido and Bharat Taxi.

E-rickshaw services are operational at 20 metro stations. “DMRC entered into an MoU with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd. (STCL), an initiative of the ministry of cooperation, in Jan 2026 for providing mobility services under the brand name Bharat Taxi. Besides Bharat Taxi, 2,299 e-autos are currently operational at 52 metro stations, including Saket, Hauz Khas, Dwarka, Azadpur, Janakpuri West and Malviya Nagar metro stations. Battery-operated e-bike services are being provided by three operators at 77 sites. In addition, battery-swapping facilities for e-rickshaws are available through three operators at 20 metro stations.

Starting with modest 10 stations, the service got gradually extended to other stations and is now covering all stations across Delhi-NCR network,” said a DMRC official. ,” said the official. Four operators are currently providing the service.” said an official. Similarly, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation’s public bicycle sharing ecosystem, comprising both pedal-cycle and battery-operated e-bike services, is available at several metro stations. “DMRC has facilitated these services through operators and aggregators. Pedal-cycle services, provided by one operator, are available at eight stations.

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