Bharat Taxi is India's first cooperative-led mobility platform under Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited. Official records state that Bharat Taxi had its first public milestone with a soft launch at Delhi airport on 10 November 2025, followed by the Driver App launch in Delhi on 13 November 2025 and Gujarat on 26 November 2025. The cooperative has Rs.300 crore authorised share capital and is promoted by major cooperative institutions including NCDC, IFFCO, NABARD, KRIBHCO, Amul, NAFED, NDDB and NCEL, implemented with support from the Union Ministry of Cooperation. The platform empowers drivers as shareholder participants in the cooperative model. PIB background in January 2026 stated that the service was in trial run in NCR and Gujarat and was expected to have nationwide presence by 2029.
Bharat Taxi: India's First Cooperative Cab Service to Launch in November 2025
Bharat Taxi is India's first cooperative-led mobility platform under Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited. Official records state it had its first public milestone with a soft launch at Delhi airport on 10 November 2025, followed by the Driver App launch in Delhi on 13 November 2025 and Gujarat on 26 November 2025. The cooperative has Rs.300 crore authorised share capital and is promoted by major cooperative institutions including NCDC, IFFCO, NABARD, KRIBHCO, Amul, NAFED, NDDB and NCEL, with implementation support from the Union Ministry of Cooperation. PIB background in January 2026 stated that the service was in trial run in NCR and Gujarat and was expected to have nationwide presence by 2029.
Key facts
- Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative cab service, to launch in Delhi in November 2025.
- Managed by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd. with initial capital of ₹300 crore.
- Drivers are shareholders ('Saarthis') who retain 100% of fare earnings with no surge pricing.
- Backed by major cooperatives including Amul, IFFCO, NAFED, KRIBHCO, NABARD, and NCDC.
- Implemented by Union Ministry of Cooperation and National e-Governance Division (NeGD).
- Target of 20 cities by 2026 and 1 lakh cabs by 2030, challenging Ola and Uber.
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What percentage of fare earnings do driver-shareholders (Saarthis) of Bharat Taxi retain under the cooperative model?
Under the Bharat Taxi cooperative model, drivers as shareholders (Saarthis) retain 100% of fare earnings with no surge pricing, unlike Ola and Uber.
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What is Bharat Taxi and why is it significant?
Bharat Taxi is India's first cooperative ride-hailing service, significant because it empowers drivers as shareholders ('Saarthis') who retain 100% of fare earnings with no surge pricing, unlike conventional app-based cab services.
Which entity manages Bharat Taxi and what is its initial capital?
Bharat Taxi is managed by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd. with an initial capital of ₹300 crore, backed by major cooperatives including Amul, IFFCO, NAFED, KRIBHCO, NABARD, and NCDC.
Which ministry is responsible for implementing Bharat Taxi?
The Union Ministry of Cooperation, along with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), is responsible for implementing Bharat Taxi.
What are Bharat Taxi's expansion targets?
Bharat Taxi aims to expand to 20 cities by 2026 and operate 1 lakh cabs by 2030, positioning itself as a cooperative alternative to Ola and Uber.
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