Ahmedabad civic body signs MoU with Bharat Taxi to boost MaaS integration
Synopsis
Ahmedabad is consolidating its entire public transport network — buses, BRT, metro, and now taxis — onto a single digital MaaS platform. The AMC-Bharat Taxi MoU, signed in the presence of Amit Shah, is part of a sweeping multi-agency integration drive that also ropes in Gujarat Metro, Indian Railways, and Adani Airports.
Key Takeaways
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and Bharat Taxi (Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited) signed an MoU on 27 June in Gandhinagar .
The agreement integrates taxi services with the city's Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform, covering AMTS and BRTS networks.
Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited operates 200 electric AC buses and 150 CNG buses under the AMC, forming the backbone of the platform.
MoUs were also signed with Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation , Adani Airport Holdings , Airports Authority of India , Western Railway's Ahmedabad Division , and Gujarat Police .
The initiative targets first and last-mile connectivity, reduced private vehicle dependence, and unified digital access to city transport.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited's 'Bharat Taxi' to integrate taxi services into the city's Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform, advancing Ahmedabad's multimodal urban transport vision. The agreement was formalised on Saturday, 27 June at the Mahatma Gandhi Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
What the MoU Covers
Under the partnership, Bharat Taxi will integrate its services with the AMC's unified MaaS platform, enabling citizens to access AMTS, BRTS, and future transport services through a single digital interface. The integration is designed to support on-demand taxi availability alongside existing public transport, reducing dependence on private vehicles and strengthening first and last-mile connectivity.
Ahmedabad's Public Transport Backbone
Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited, which has operated public transport in the city for 16 years under AMC oversight, currently runs a fleet of 200 on-road electric, air-conditioned buses and 150 CNG buses as part of its green mobility drive. The MaaS platform builds on this foundation by bringing multiple transport modes under one coordinated digital system, aiming to improve accessibility and operational efficiency across the city's public transport ecosystem.
Broader Integration at the Launch Event
The signing ceremony also saw MoUs exchanged with several other organisations, including the Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation, Gujarat State Cooperative Bank, Adani Airport Holdings, the Airports Authority of India, Western Railway's Ahmedabad Division, and Gujarat Police. These agreements are aimed at deepening the MaaS platform's integration with transport infrastructure and public services across the state.
Wider Objectives
Officials stated that the initiative supports broader goals of sustainable urban mobility, digital governance, and citizen-focused service delivery through coordinated transport systems. The partnership is intended to expand mobility choices for Ahmedabad residents by consolidating multiple services onto one accessible platform. With several state and national transport bodies now linked to the platform, Ahmedabad's MaaS ecosystem is positioned as one of the more comprehensive urban mobility frameworks in western India.
Point of View
Airports, metro, police, and now cooperative taxis in a single event signals genuine institutional will, not just a bilateral tech tie-up. The cooperative model of Bharat Taxi adds an equity dimension that ride-hailing platforms have historically ignored. The real test, however, is adoption: India's multimodal app experiments have repeatedly stalled on data-sharing friction between agencies. Whether AMC can enforce interoperability across such a diverse set of partners — each with its own ticketing and data stack — will determine if this becomes a genuine urban mobility shift or another well-photographed MoU.
NationPress
27 Jun 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MoU between Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and Bharat Taxi about?
The MoU integrates Bharat Taxi's services with Ahmedabad's Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platform, allowing citizens to access taxis alongside AMTS and BRTS public transport through a single digital system. It is aimed at improving first and last-mile connectivity and reducing private vehicle use.
Where and when was the MoU signed?
The agreement was signed on 27 June at the Mahatma Gandhi Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar, in the presence of Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah.
What is Bharat Taxi?
Bharat Taxi is the taxi service brand of Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, a cooperative-model cab service. Its integration with AMC's MaaS platform is intended to complement existing public bus and BRT services in Ahmedabad.
Which other organisations signed MoUs at the same event?
MoUs were also exchanged with Gujarat Metro Rail Corporation, Gujarat State Cooperative Bank, Adani Airport Holdings, the Airports Authority of India, Western Railway's Ahmedabad Division, and Gujarat Police, all aimed at broadening the MaaS platform's reach.
How does Ahmedabad's existing public transport fleet factor into this?
Ahmedabad Janmarg Limited, operating under the AMC for 16 years, runs 200 electric AC buses and 150 CNG buses. The MaaS platform consolidates these services with the newly integrated taxi network to create a unified, low-emission transport ecosystem.
