The Government of India is preparing to roll out Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-driven digital mobility platform designed to free commercial vehicle drivers from heavy dependence on private ride-hailing giants such as Ola and Uber. The announcement was made by Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah in a written response to a question in the Lok Sabha.
Envisioned as a driver-first,
transparent, and nationally rooted alternative, Bharat Taxi aims to
redefine India’s ride-hailing landscape by placing ownership and control directly
in the hands of drivers through a cooperative model
A Cooperative-Powered National Mobility Platform
Confirming the initiative on December
2, Amit Shah stated that Bharat Taxi will function as a cooperative-led
digital mobility app focused on strengthening drivers’ earnings and
autonomy. The platform will be operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited,
a multi-state cooperative society registered under the Multi-State
Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act, 2002.
The move follows growing concerns
over drivers’ increasing reliance on private aggregators and the high
commissions charged by them. By adopting a cooperative ownership structure,
Bharat Taxi ensures that drivers are not just service providers but stakeholders
and beneficiaries of the platform’s growth.
Smart, Safe and Inclusive
Ride-Hailing Features
Bharat Taxi is being positioned as a
technology-enabled yet people-centric platform. Key features of the app
include:
- Seamless mobile-based ride booking
- Transparent and fair fare calculations
- Real-time vehicle tracking
- 24/7 customer support
- Multilingual user interfaces
- Verified and secure driver onboarding
- Tech-driven safety features for riders and drivers
The app is also expected to promote inclusive
mobility, making transportation accessible across regions and demographics.
Zero Commission, Maximum Earnings
for Drivers
A defining feature of Bharat Taxi is
its zero-commission model, allowing drivers to keep 100% of their
ride earnings. Unlike private platforms, any surplus generated will be shared
among driver-members, reinforcing financial security and collective growth.
The government has emphasized that
transparent pricing will benefit passengers as well, ensuring fair fares,
predictable costs, and reliable service. By removing commission-heavy
structures, Bharat Taxi seeks to create a more balanced and sustainable
ride-hailing ecosystem.
A Citizen-Centric Alternative to
Private Aggregators
Through Bharat Taxi, the government
aims to build a national, cooperative-backed mobility platform that
strengthens driver livelihoods while delivering affordable, dependable
transportation to citizens. The initiative reflects a broader push toward inclusive
digital infrastructure, cooperative economics, and people-first technology
in India’s rapidly evolving mobility sector.
BY: Nirosha Gupta
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