Bharat Taxi: India's Cooperative Ride-Hailing Revolution

Bharat Taxi, the government-supported cooperative ride-hailing service, is currently tackling initial challenges, as announced by Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in Parliament. The service is contending with intense competition from established players like Ola and Uber, as well as hesitancy to adopt digital solutions among some members of its driver community.

Established on June 6, 2025, Bharat Taxi is registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, and officially launched in February this year. Despite onboarding approximately 431,000 driver-partners, the platform is operational in select areas like Delhi-NCR and parts of Gujarat, with plans to expand further across India.

The service differentiates itself by operating under a subscription-based model where drivers hold stake in the cooperative, enjoy sustainable earnings, and benefit from social security measures. Apart from income retention, Bharat Taxi aims to revolutionize the gig economy by ensuring transparent fare systems and participatory governance for drivers.