Amit Shah Unveils 'Bharat Taxi': India’s First Cooperative Ride-Hailing
The platform has a zero-commission model and plans to expand to all states and Union Territories in three years, sharing profits with drivers.
NEW DELHI: Union cooperation minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, following a two-month pilot run. The service has been rolled out initially in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat and is planned to be expanded to all states and Union Territories within two years.
Speaking after the launch, Shah said the platform would be extended nationwide in phases. He said profits generated through the service would be shared with drivers associated with Bharat Taxi.
The platform allows customers to book cars, three-wheelers and two-wheelers. It enters a ride-hailing market currently dominated by private aggregators such as Uber, Ola and Rapido.
Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, Bharat Taxi was established on June 6, 2025. It operates on a zero-commission and surge-free pricing model, with earnings distributed directly among drivers.
Backed by eight cooperative organisations, the platform began pilot operations on December 2 in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat. The cooperation ministry said Bharat Taxi is the world’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform and the largest driver-owned mobility initiative.
Since the pilot launch, over 3 lakh drivers have joined the platform, more than 1 lakh users have registered, and around 10,000 rides are being completed daily across the two regions. Officials said about ₹10 crore has been distributed directly to drivers so far.
The platform also provides social security benefits to drivers, referred to as ‘Sarathis’, including health insurance, accident insurance, retirement savings and a dedicated support system. Support centres are currently operational at seven locations in Delhi.
