“As and when things materialise, we will increase our presence. We are expanding into Lucknow and Chandigarh by the end of this month,” Rohit Gupta, vice chairperson of Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd (STCL), told Business Standard exclusively. While STCL is the organisation’s name, Bharat Taxi is its consumer-facing platform or brand. …
India’s cooperative ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi has recorded a strong early response, crossing 2.7 million downloads shortly after its launch. However, despite this impressive start, concerns around pricing are beginning to surface, raising questions about its long-term sustainability in a highly competitive market. Strong early traction after launch Launched in February 2026 by Union Home…
Indian Railways pilots AI surveillance, QR access, and app-based mobility at New Delhi Station to enhance passenger safety. Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & IT, Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, chaired a high-level review meeting at Rail Bhawan to accelerate reforms aimed at transforming India’s busiest railway stations into safer, smarter, and more…
Bharat Taxi, a trailblazing ride-hailing platform driven by cooperative efforts, has amassed 21.34 lakh users and 2.31 lakh drivers since its launch on February 5. Initiated by eight national cooperative institutions, Bharat Taxi seeks to provide a homegrown alternative to major investment-driven platforms. Operating on a zero-commission model, Bharat Taxi ensures direct profit distribution…
The cooperative ride-hailing service Bharat Taxi is set for nationwide expansion, according to statements made by the government on Wednesday. The service will extend to all major cities and talukas within the next two to three years. Minister of State for Cooperation, Krishan Pal, addressed the Rajya Sabha on Bharat Taxi’s impact on job…
The Union government on Wednesday said the cooperative ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi will be expanded to all major cities and talukas across the country over the next two to three years, as part of efforts to boost driver incomes and generate employment through the cooperative sector. Responding to questions in the Rajya Sabha on job…
The Government of India has launched Bharat Taxi, the nation’s first ride-hailing platform operated under a cooperative model, setting it apart from conventional app-based services such as Uber, Ola, and Rapido. All you need to know about Bharat Taxi Bharat Taxi empowers its drivers, known as Sarathis, through a zero-commission model, enabling them to retain…
Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah unveiled Bharat Taxi, a cooperative ride-hailing platform designed to prioritize the welfare of drivers. During a town hall meeting in Delhi-NCR, Shah emphasized that unlike existing aggregators, Bharat Taxi will ensure a minimum base rate per kilometer for all its drivers. The platform promises to return 80% of its…
India’s shared mobility market has a new contender. Bharat Taxi, positioned as the country’s first driver-owned ride-hailing cooperative, has entered the scene with an ambitious pitch: zero commission for drivers, fair pricing for riders, and a governance model that turns “Sarathis” into stakeholders rather than contractors. Currently operational in select regions including Delhi-NCR and parts…
Paytm has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bharat Taxi, the government-backed ride-hailing platform launched last week by Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah. The partnership will integrate Paytm’s digital payment infrastructure across the cooperative-based taxi service, enabling passengers to pay for rides using UPI, QR codes, Soundbox devices and card machines. The collaboration…