Published: 10 October 2025Economy
Bharat Taxi: India's First Cooperative Cab Service Announced; Pilot in Delhi from November
India announced the launch of Bharat Taxi, the country's first cooperative cab service, as an alternative to Ola and Uber. Bharat Taxi operates under Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited with initial capital of ₹300 crore, managed by Jayen Mehta, MD of Amul. Every registered driver becomes a part-owner of the enterprise.
Unlike private platforms, Bharat Taxi eliminates commission cuts, charging drivers only a nominal membership fee instead of 20-25% per fare. It ensures transparent, standardized fares with no surge pricing. The Delhi pilot begins November 2025 with 650 driver-owners, targeting 5,000 cabs across 20 cities by 2026 and 1 lakh nationwide by 2030. The initiative is supported by the Ministry of Cooperation and National e-Governance Division (NeGD).
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What is the key feature that distinguishes Bharat Taxi from Ola and Uber?
Explanation · Correct answer BBharat Taxi is India's first cooperative cab service where every driver becomes a part-owner. Unlike Ola/Uber which charge 20-25% commission, Bharat Taxi charges only a nominal membership fee with no surge pricing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited behind Bharat Taxi?
**Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited** is the cooperative entity behind Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative cab service. With initial capital of ₹300 crore and managed by Amul MD Jayen Mehta, it operates in partnership with the Ministry of Cooperation and National e-Governance Division (NeGD).
How many cities will Bharat Taxi expand to by 2026?
**Bharat Taxi plans to expand to 20 cities by 2026**, including Mumbai, Pune, Bhopal, Lucknow, and Jaipur. Starting with a Delhi pilot in November 2025 with 650 driver-owners, it aims for 5,000 vehicles across metros by December 2025 and 1 lakh nationwide by 2030.
Why does Bharat Taxi have no surge pricing?
**Bharat Taxi has no surge pricing** because it is a cooperative platform where drivers are co-owners rather than service providers on a corporate platform. Transparent, standardised fares are a core principle of the cooperative model, ensuring passengers pay fair prices while drivers earn equitably.
What ministry supports Bharat Taxi?
**Bharat Taxi is supported by the Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under MeitY.** The Ministry of Cooperation, established in 2021, oversees cooperative entities in India, and NeGD provides technology infrastructure for digital governance applications.
How does Bharat Taxi's commission model differ from Ola and Uber?
**Ola and Uber charge 20-25% commission per ride from drivers**, significantly reducing their earnings. In contrast, **Bharat Taxi charges only a nominal membership fee** and drivers keep the full fare. As co-owners, Bharat Taxi drivers also benefit from the cooperative's overall profits.
