Forget the scramble for autos or inflated cab fares – Delhi Metro is transforming last-mile travel through its new alliance with Sahkar Taxi. This integrated service launches as a one-stop solution for seamless door-to-door journeys, enhancing the appeal of India’s largest metro network.
Passengers will access dedicated Sahkar cabs via station touchpoints, app integration, or voice commands through Alexa/Google assistants. Unified ticketing means metro fares and cab rides on a single digital wallet, with loyalty points for regular users redeemable across services.
Sahkar Taxi’s driver-cooperative ethos ensures fair wages and motivated service, backed by AI route optimization for quickest pickups. The initial 2,000-vehicle rollout targets busiest interchanges, scaling to airport lines amid rising air travel.
From a policy lens, this fulfills PM Gati Shakti’s vision for connected mobility hubs. Transport Minister flagged off the partnership, emphasizing emission cuts: ‘Electric taxis will slash 10,000 tons of CO2 annually.’ Real-time data sharing between DMRC and Sahkar will predict demand spikes, averting bottlenecks.
User testimonials from beta testing rave about punctuality – average wait times down from 12 to 3 minutes. Families and night-shift workers gain from extended hours till 1 AM on select routes.
Challenges like monsoon disruptions are addressed with weather-adaptive scheduling and backup vans. As Delhi’s population swells past 30 million, innovations like this are non-negotiable for livable cities.
The tie-up extends to corporate tie-ins, offering shuttle services for offices near metro hubs. With competitors like Uber eyeing similar plays, DMRC’s proactive step cements its leadership. Commuters, gear up for frictionless rides that make public transport the smart choice.