No surge, no cut: Bharat Taxi puts drivers in the front seat

No surge, no cut: Bharat Taxi puts drivers in the front seat

For over a decade, India’s ride-hailing story has followed a familiar arc with deep discounts, rapid expansion, growing dependence and rising discontent. Drivers have protested shrinking earnings, users have complained about surge pricing and cancellations, and platforms have quietly recalibrated their models under regulatory and financial pressure. On Thursday, the government-backed Bharat Taxi officially entered…

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Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, the govt-backed alternative to Ola, Uber. Drivers will be 'owners'

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, the govt-backed alternative to Ola, Uber. Drivers will be ‘owners’

New Delhi: Launching the government-backed ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi at Vigyan Bhawan Thursday, Union Cooperation and Home Minister Amit Shah said no private cab aggregator can offer drivers the kind of “ownership” promised under the cooperative model. Without naming any of the private platforms, Shah said that since the announcement of Bharat Taxi last year,…

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0% Commission For Women Drivers: How Bharat Taxi Differs From Rivals Ola, Uber, Rapido | Auto News

0% Commission For Women Drivers: How Bharat Taxi Differs From Rivals Ola, Uber, Rapido | Auto News

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 12:45 IST Bharat Taxi promotes women’s participation through the “Bike Didi” or “Mahila Sarathi” programme. Over 150 women drivers have already joined. Amit Shah to Launch Bharat Taxi Today: Zero Commission, Surge-Free Ride Platform for Drivers Union Minister Amit Shah will launch Bharat Taxi app in New Delhi on Thursday, February…

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No Surge, Lower Fares & Drivers As Owners: All About Bharat Taxi, India's New Ride-Hailing App | Explainers News

No Surge, Lower Fares & Drivers As Owners: All About Bharat Taxi, India’s New Ride-Hailing App | Explainers News

Last Updated:February 05, 2026, 15:44 IST Bharat Taxi operates on a cooperative ownership model where each driver on the platform (Sarathi) holds shares in the cooperative, giving them a stake in the business The app will be available on both Android and iOS, and can book different vehicle types from autos and bike taxis to…

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Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, 3 lakh drivers join cooperative cab platform

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, 3 lakh drivers join cooperative cab platform

Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, at Vigyan Bhavan, following what the government described as a successful two-month pilot. The service has begun operations in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat and will be expanded to all states and Union Territories within two years. Shah said the…

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