Delhi’s commuters are set for a game-changing upgrade as DMRC inks a deal with Sahkar Taxi for end-to-end last-mile solutions. The partnership promises to eliminate the frustrating wait times outside metro stations, integrating cab booking directly into the commuter experience.
Starting soon, Sahkar Taxis will be available via QR codes at station exits and the official DMRC mobile application. Riders can pre-book rides, track vehicles live, and pay through UPI or metro smart cards. Priority slots during peak hours will ensure minimal delays for office-goers and students alike.
What sets this apart is Sahkar’s unique cooperative structure, where drivers are stakeholders, fostering accountability and service quality. The fleet will feature electric and CNG vehicles to support Delhi’s green mobility goals, with charging stations planned at major hubs like Rajiv Chowk and Kashmere Gate.
Industry analysts view this as a smart response to post-COVID travel shifts. Metro ridership has surged 25% year-on-year, but last-mile gaps persist. ‘Integrated services like these can boost overall public transport share to 60%,’ noted a transport economist from IIT Delhi.
The rollout phases in Phase 1 across high-density lines, expanding citywide by year-end. Features include women-only cabs, accessibility for differently-abled, and surge-free pricing during off-peak. DMRC data shows over 70% of users cite last-mile as their top concern – this directly tackles it.
Local leaders praised the initiative at a press briefing, calling it a ‘win for aam aadmi.’ Early pilots at select stations reported 40% higher satisfaction rates. As Delhi Metro eyes 1 billion annual rides, such tech-driven partnerships are pivotal.
Looking ahead, the model could inspire national replication, blending technology, cooperatives, and infrastructure for sustainable urban transport. For Delhiites tired of chaotic roads, relief is finally station-side.
