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Bharat Taxi Launches Nationwide on January 1, 2026
Bharat Taxi is a new cab service that will start in many big cities in India on January 1, 2026.
It is different from other cab services because it is run by drivers who own a part of it.
This means drivers get to share in the profits and have a say in how things are run.
The service promises fair prices for passengers and better earnings for drivers.
You can book a ride using their app, which is available on both Android and iOS.
The app will show you the price upfront, and there won't be extra charges during busy times.
Over 51,000 drivers have already signed up, and the government plans to expand the service to smaller cities and rural areas.
Bharat Taxi is set to launch nationwide on January 1, 2026, with initial services in major metropolitan cities.
The platform operates on a cooperative model, giving drivers ownership stakes, profit-sharing, and board representation.
Over 51,000 drivers have enrolled, and the service plans to expand to tier-2 cities and rural areas.
Users can book rides through the Bharat Taxi app, which offers transparent, upfront fares and reduced surge pricing.
The service is backed by prominent cooperative institutions like Amul, IFFCO, and NABARD, with the government as the largest promoter.
- Who
- Bharat Taxi, managed by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, backed by Amul, IFFCO, and NABARD
- What
- A government-backed, cooperative cab service launching nationwide
- Where
- Major metropolitan cities, with plans to expand to tier-2 cities, semi-urban, and rural areas
- When
- January 1, 2026
- Why
- To provide a driver-first, transparent, and fair ride-hailing service
Key facts
- Launch Date
- January 1, 2026
- Operating Cities
- Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata
- Driver Enrollment
- 51,000+ drivers
- Ownership Model
- Cooperative, driver-first
- Backed By
- Amul, IFFCO, NABARD
- App Availability
- Android and iOS
- Fare Model
- Transparent, upfront, zero-commission
Quotes
Pankaj Kumar Bansal
Additional Secretary in the Cooperation Ministry
“We have received a very good response for the Bharat Taxi service during the soft launch. The official launch will be done by month-end.”
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