India is set to see a major shake-up in the ride-hailing sector with the launch of Bharat Taxi, a nationwide mobility app offering drivers a cooperative-owned alternative to platforms like Uber, Ola, and Rapido.
Cooperation Minister Amit Shah confirmed the update in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
A Driver-Owned Platform
Unlike private ride-hailing apps that charge high commissions and control fares, Bharat Taxi is run by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Ltd, a multi-state cooperative fully owned by driver-members under the MSCS Act, 2002.
The cooperative has no government stake.
Currently, it has over 51,000 registered drivers in New Delhi and Saurashtra, making it the world’s largest driver-owned mobility cooperative even at the beta stage.
Minister Amit Shah highlighted that the platform aims to free commercial vehicle drivers from dependence on private companies, giving them full control over earnings and decision-making.
Key benefits for drivers include:
Keeping 100% of fares
Annual dividends and profit-sharing
Representation on the cooperative board
Transparent, community-driven decisions
Soft Launch in Delhi and Gujarat
The Bharat Taxi app has started beta trials on the Google Play Store with soft launches in Delhi and Gujarat.
An iOS version is expected soon.
The platform integrates multiple vehicle types, including:
Two-wheelers
Auto-rickshaws
Taxis
Four-wheelers
This multi-vehicle approach helps cover both first-mile and last-mile connectivity, creating a unified mobility experience across India.
Safety and Transparency at the Core
The app is designed to prioritize user safety and cooperative transparency.
Key features include:
Simple ride booking with a clean interface
Transparent cooperative-based fare system
Real-time vehicle tracking
24×7 multilingual customer support
Verified onboarding of drivers and passengers
Safety integration with Delhi Police
Backed by India’s Largest Cooperatives
Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Ltd was formed on June 6, 2025, by eight major cooperative institutions:
NCDC
IFFCO
GCMMF (Amul)
NABARD
NDDB
NCEL
Kribhco
The platform is fully funded by the cooperative ecosystem, giving it strong financial backing without any government stake.
