Bharat Taxi is India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, launched on 5 February 2026 in New Delhi by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. Unlike private aggregators such as Ola and Uber, Bharat Taxi follows a “Sarathi hi Malik” (driver is the owner) model, ensuring zero-commission rides, surge-free pricing, and direct profit distribution to drivers.
🚖 What is Bharat Taxi?
- Concept: A cooperative-led ride-hailing service designed to empower drivers (called Sarathis) by making them stakeholders in the platform.
- Ownership: Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.
- Launch Date: Officially launched on 5 February 2026 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi.
- Pilot Operations: Began in December 2025 in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat.
🌟 Key Features
- Zero Commission: Drivers keep full earnings; no deductions by the platform.
- Surge-Free Pricing: Transparent fares without sudden hikes during peak hours.
- Profit Sharing: Direct distribution of profits among drivers.
- Driver Welfare:
- Personal accident insurance cover of ₹5 lakh.
- Family health insurance of ₹5 lakh.
- Recognition through share certificates for top-performing drivers.
- Technology Backbone: Developed under the Digital India initiative with support from the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).
