Bharat Taxi – India’s First Cooperative Cab Service

News: The Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) have jointly launched Bharat Taxi to provide affordable and driver-friendly transportation.

About Bharat Taxi

• About: Bharat Taxi is India’s first-ever cooperative cab service, scheduled to be launched in November 2025 in Delhi.
• Launched by: Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD)
• Managed by: The service will be managed by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, comprising cooperative leaders and driver representatives.
  • It is backed by eight major institutions, ensuring strong governance, transparency, and long-term sustainability of the initiative.
• Aim: To provide both drivers and passengers a fairer system
• Importance of Bharat Taxi – Cooperative Cab Model
  • Bharat Taxi provides a sustainable solution to the persistent issues faced by commuters and drivers in private cab systems.
  • The cooperative model ensures that all stakeholders including drivers, passengers, and management have a voice in decision-making.
• Benefits For Passengers
  • Protects users from unpredictable surge pricing and inconsistent service quality.
  • Ensures transparent and centrally managed operations, offering fair and dependable service.
• Benefits For Drivers
  • Operates on a zero-commission model, allowing drivers to retain 100% of their earnings.
  • Promotes driver ownership and participation, positioning them as shareholders in the cooperative system.
  • Ensures fair and regulated fares, strengthening financial stability for drivers.
• Working mechanism:
  • A membership-driven framework, requiring a small joining fee to become part of the cooperative.
  • Members can retain their entire fare income without intermediary deductions.
  • The system integrates with government digital services such as DigiLocker and UMANG, enabling seamless verification and service access in line with PIB guidelines.
  • Bharat Taxi adopts inclusive terminology, its members are called “Saarthis” (meaning charioteers), symbolizing equality, dignity, and partnership.