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Amit Shah Launches 'Bharat Taxi' App, A Cooperative Ride-Hailing Revolution

Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched the 'Bharat Taxi' app, India's first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform. Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, it operates on a zero-commission model with profits going directly to drivers. The platform already has over 3 lakh drivers, 1 lakh users, and completes 10,000 daily rides in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat. It aims to expand nationwide within three years, offering drivers health insurance, accident cover, and retirement savings.

Key Points: Amit Shah Launches Cooperative 'Bharat Taxi' App for Drivers

  • First cooperative ride-hailing platform
  • Zero-commission, surge-free model
  • Direct profit distribution to drivers
  • Aims for pan-India expansion in 3 years
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Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launches 'Bharat Taxi' App

Union Minister Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, a zero-commission, driver-owned cooperative ride-hailing platform aiming for nationwide expansion.

"This Sahkar Taxi is going to become a very significant means for the welfare of our taxi Sarathis - Amit Shah"

New Delhi, February 5

The Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched the 'Bharat Taxi' App, aimed at strengthening cooperative participation and enhancing welfare measures for taxi drivers across the country.

Speaking on the occasion, Amit Shah said the launch of the Sahkar Taxi initiative was being held in the presence of around 8 lakh sarathi (driver) representatives and several cooperative bodies.

"This launch of Sahkar Taxi is taking place in the presence of 800,000 Sarathi representatives and some cooperatives, so that within three years, from Kashmir to Kanyakumari and from Dwarka to Kamakhya, across the entire country, this Sahkar Taxi is going to become a very significant means for the welfare of our taxi Sarathis", he told ANI.

Bharat Taxi is India's first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, and was established on June 6, 2025. The platform operates on a zero-commission, surge-free pricing model, with direct distribution of profits to drivers, offering an indigenous alternative to foreign-investment-based aggregator platforms.

Bharat Taxi prioritises social security for Sarathis through health insurance, accident insurance, retirement savings, and a dedicated driver support system. Support centres are being operated at seven key locations in Delhi. The platform provides rapid emergency assistance and verified ride data, and allows drivers to work on other platforms without exclusivity clauses. To promote women's empowerment, initiatives such as "Bike Didi" are being implemented, under which more than 150 women drivers have joined Bharat Taxi so far.

Since its inception, Bharat Taxi has emerged as the world's first and largest cooperative-based ride-hailing platform and the world's largest driver-owned mobility platform. More than three lakh drivers have joined the platform, over one lakh users are registered, and more than 10,000 rides are being completed daily in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat. Approximately Rs 10 crore has been disbursed directly to drivers to date.

In the next two years, Bharat Taxi aims to expand to all States and cities across the country, establish dedicated support centres in every state, further strengthen drivers' social security, and develop a sustainable, inclusive, and cooperative-based mobility ecosystem through deeper integration with national digital public infrastructure.

More than 1,200 Sarathis from across the country are expected to participate in this launch programme, underscoring the platform's growing national reach and drivers' confidence in the cooperative-based mobility model.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As someone who travels frequently for work in India, I'm intrigued. A cooperative model sounds promising for driver welfare. The key will be reliability and user experience. If the app is smooth and cars are available, I'd happily switch to support a homegrown, ethical alternative.
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Priyanka N
The social security measures like health insurance and retirement savings are long overdue for this sector. The 'Bike Didi' initiative for women drivers is also a great step for women's empowerment. Aatmanirbhar Bharat in action! Wishing all the Sarathis the very best. 💪
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Aman W
Good concept, but execution is everything. Launching with big numbers is one thing, but maintaining service quality, managing a cooperative at that scale, and preventing internal issues will be the real challenge. I hope they have a solid tech and grievance redressal system in place.
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Karthik V
Surge-free pricing? That alone is a huge win for passengers! Tired of paying 2x or 3x during rains or peak hours. If Bharat Taxi can stick to this promise and provide reliable rides, they will get my business. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
Interesting to see a cooperative model enter the ride-hailing space. The direct profit distribution is a powerful incentive for drivers. The success will depend on widespread adoption. Hope the expansion to all states happens quickly as planned.

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