- Zero-Commission Model
- Trials Begin in Gujarat and Delhi
- 51,000 Drivers Join in Just 10 Days
New Delhi/Ahmedabad: India now has its own cooperative ride-hailing platform – Bharat Taxi – launched to directly compete with Ola, Uber, and Rapido. Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of "Prosperity through Cooperation", the country's first fully driver-owned and cooperative-model cab app officially began pilot operations in Delhi and Gujarat on Tuesday.
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah informed Parliament that the government-backed 'Bharat Taxi' app is being rolled out with the aim of freeing commercial vehicle drivers from dependency on private cab aggregators and giving them fairer earnings and ownership.
The platform is operated by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited and is promoted by eight of India's leading cooperative institutions including Amul, IFFCO, NABARD, and NDDB.
#### World's Largest Driver-Owned Platform – Even Before Official Launch
In a stunning record, more than 51,000 drivers registered with Bharat Taxi within just 10 days of opening registrations. This makes it the world's largest driver-owned ride-hailing platform even before its nationwide launch.
Pilot services are currently live in Delhi (cars, autos, and bike taxis) and the Saurashtra region of Gujarat, with registrations growing rapidly.
#### What Makes Bharat Taxi Different?
- Zero commission: Drivers keep 100% of the fare
- No hidden charges or service fees
- All profits of the cooperative will be distributed among member-drivers
- Completely opposite to the 20–30% commission model of existing apps
According to Chairman Jayen Mehta, the cooperative structure ensures long-term economic security and dignity for drivers.
#### Passenger-Friendly Features
- Transparent pricing
- Live vehicle tracking
- Multilingual support
- 24×7 customer care
- Cash and cashless payment options
- Tie-up with Delhi Police for safety
- Future integration with metro and other transit services for seamless door-to-door mobility
After successful pilots, Bharat Taxi will be gradually expanded across the country.
With its driver-first, zero-commission cooperative model backed by trusted institutions, Bharat Taxi is set to disrupt the Indian ride-hailing market and offer a true "Made in India, Owned by Indians" alternative to foreign and private cab giants.
