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India Launches Cooperative Ride-Hailing Platform Bharat Taxi Nationwide

PUBLISHED Feb 5, 2026, 6:23 AM ET

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New Delhi: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi on Thursday, a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform that began after a two-month pilot and was registered on June 6, 2025. The service initially operates in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat and will expand nationwide within three years, the minister said. Operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd and supported by eight cooperative organisations, the app offers zero commission, surge-free fares, pricing up to 30% lower than rivals. The platform implements driver profit-sharing and social security measures including personal accident and family health insurance. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.

By Emily Rhodes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

6 June 2025: Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act.
A two-month pilot operation concluded ahead of the public launch.
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah formally launched Bharat Taxi at a public event.
Commercial operations began in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat with driver profit-sharing and insurance provisions.
Officials announced a target to roll out the service nationwide within three years.

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Who Benefited

Driver-owners and the cooperative organisations that operate Bharat Taxi stand to gain direct revenue share and social security benefits, while price-sensitive riders may see lower fares; the government and participating cooperatives may gain policy and political visibility from promoting indigenous alternatives.

Who Impacted

Incumbent private app-based platforms such as Ola and Uber could face pricing pressure, reduced market share and margin compression in areas where Bharat Taxi operates; investors and fleet owners aligned with private platforms may see revenue and utilization impacts.

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