Archive · 22 Dec 2025
Bharat Taxi Launching: Cooperative Taxi Service
Bharat Taxi is a new taxi service that will start in Delhi and Rajkot soon.
It is different from other taxi apps like Ola and Uber because it is owned by the drivers themselves.
This means the drivers get to keep most of the money they earn, up to 80% of the fare.
The service will offer different kinds of rides, like going to the airport or traveling to another city.
It will be available on both Android and iOS phones.
The drivers are treated as members of a cooperative society, which helps them make fair decisions and share the benefits.
The government is launching this service to help drivers become less dependent on private companies.
The app will have features like easy booking, clear fares, and tracking of vehicles.
Bharat Taxi is launching in Delhi and Rajkot, with plans to expand to 20+ cities.
It operates on a driver-owned cooperative society platform, promoting collective ownership and fair decision-making.
Drivers receive up to 80% of the fare directly, with no commission charged by the platform.
The service offers various cab options, including daily rides, airport transfers, and outstation trips.
Bharat Taxi aims to provide a fair and equitable alternative to app-based aggregators like Ola, Uber, and Rapido, and to free commercial vehicle drivers from dependence on private companies.
- Who
- Bharat Taxi, a driver-owned cooperative society
- What
- A new taxi service launching in Delhi and Rajkot
- When
- January (Delhi), February 1 (Rajkot)
- Where
- Delhi, Rajkot, expanding to 20+ cities
- Why
- To provide a fair and equitable alternative to app-based aggregators like Ola, Uber, and Rapido, and to free commercial vehicle drivers from dependence on private companies
Government and Drivers
Private Taxi Aggregators
Ownership Model
Government and Drivers
Supports a driver-owned cooperative society model, promoting collective ownership and fair decision-making.
Private Taxi Aggregators
Operates on a private company model, where drivers are typically considered partners or employees.
Economic Benefits
Government and Drivers
Aims to provide economic benefits to drivers by reducing dependence on private companies and offering up to 80% of the fare directly to drivers.
Private Taxi Aggregators
Focuses on maximizing profits for the company, which may result in lower earnings for drivers due to commissions and other fees.
- Launch Date
- January (Delhi), February 1 (Rajkot)
- Cities
- Delhi, Rajkot, expanding to 20+ cities
- Registered Drivers
- 56,000
- Platform
- Driver-owned cooperative society
- Driver Earnings
- Up to 80% of fare directly
- Commission
- Zero commission for drivers
- Services
- Daily rides, airport transfers, outstation trips
- Availability
- Android and iOS
- Operated By
- Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited
- Key Features
- User-friendly mobile ride booking, transparent fare, vehicle tracking, multilingual interfaces, 24/7 customer service, secure and verified onboarding, inclusive mobility, tech-enabled support and safety measures
