Bharat Taxi is India’s first government-backed cooperative cab service
designed to provide affordable and driver-friendly transportation as a transparent alternative to private ride-hailing platforms like Ola and Uber.
India is ushering in a new era of city travel with the launch of Bharat Taxi, a driver-owned cooperative initiative directly challenging Ola, Uber, and other private ride-hailing platforms. Developed under the Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Bharat Taxi empowers drivers by giving them full ownership of ride earnings, eliminating commissions, and offering predictable, government-regulated fares.
Starting with 650 driver-owner vehicles in Delhi from November 2025, Bharat Taxi aims to expand to 20 cities and eventually onboard 100,000 drivers by 2030. Through transparent pricing, a mission to address longstanding complaints about high fares, unreliable service, and driver welfare, Bharat Taxi positions itself as a transformative alternative in India’s urban transport landscape.
Driver-Owned and Cooperative Model: Cab drivers, called "Saarthis," become co-owners and shareholders in the Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, allowing them to retain 100% of their fares rather than losing a portion as commission.
Transparent Pricing: Fares are regulated and predictable—there is no surge pricing or hidden fees, addressing a major complaint against existing private cab aggregators.
Diverse Fleet: Offers a range of vehicles including hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs, tempo travellers, and luxury cars for various ride types—outstation, round trip, local transfer, and rentals.
Launch Details
Delhi Pilot: Bharat Taxi will launch its pilot phase in Delhi in November 2025 with 650 driver-owned cabs. The service aims to expand to other major cities beginning December 2025, with a goal of onboarding 100,000 drivers nationwide by 2030.
Nationwide Rollout: The plan includes expanding to at least 20 major cities within the first year.
Government Collaboration: Developed under the Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), Bharat Taxi embodies the vision of the Digital India initiative.
Benefits Over Private Apps
Cab drivers get full earnings, not reduced by commission percentages.
Passengers benefit from fair rates and elimination of surge pricing.
Enhanced transparency and driver accountability due to cooperative ownership.
Bharat Taxi sets out to transform India’s urban mobility with its cooperative approach, promising to disrupt the current app-based cab market and provide significant benefits to both drivers and commuters