DMRC ties up with Bharat Taxi for stronger last-mile travel

To enhance last-mile connectivity, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) on Wednesday signed an MoU with Bharat Taxi to launch Integrated Last Mile Connectivity (LMC), officials said.

Aligning with the vision of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), DMRC has signed the agreement with Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Ltd., a multi-State cooperative and mobility service provider operating the “Bharat Taxi” platform, to strengthen first- and last-mile access to the Metro network.

“The collaboration between DMRC and Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Ltd. aims to provide affordable, reliable and safe last-mile services from metro stations through bike taxis, auto-rickshaws and cabs,” a senior DMRC official said. These services will offer commuters multiple options based on distance, time, affordability and convenience, reducing dependence on unorganised modes of transport, he added.

In the initial stage, Sahkar Taxi will run bike taxis, auto-rickshaws and cabs on a marketplace (aggregator) model from 10 identified metro stations. “In the pilot phase, dedicated bike taxi services shall be deployed at two metro stations – Millennium City Centre and Botanical Garden – by January 31, 2026,” the official said. The pilot will help assess commuter response, operational viability and service effectiveness before further expansion.

The “Bharat Taxi” mobile application will be integrated with the DMRC’s Sarthi app, enabling commuters to plan, book and access metro and last-mile services through a unified digital platform.

Fare rates under the initiative will remain competitive with existing market offerings. “Peak-hour pricing may apply based on demand, but fare surges will be capped to ensure affordability and protect passenger interests,” the official said. The fare structure is designed to balance passenger convenience with the economic sustainability of service providers.

DMRC had previously introduced feeder buses and bike taxis to meet last-mile needs, but both failed to gain traction amid competing travel options.