Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform

Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform

Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched Bharat Taxi, the country’s first co-operative-run ride-hailing platform, which will start services in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat initially and pan-India in the next three years. Bharat Taxi platform, which has been established by India’s top eight co-operative organistions including dairy major Amul, will enhance drivers’ income significantly, besides…

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'Bharat Taxi' will be rolled out across India in 3 years: Amit Shah at launch of co-op ride-hailing platform | India News

‘Bharat Taxi’ will be rolled out across India in 3 years: Amit Shah at launch of co-op ride-hailing platform | India News

NEW DELHI: Union home minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched ‘Bharat Taxi’, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, following a successful two-month pilot run.The service has been rolled out initially in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat and will be expanded to all states and Union Territories within the next two to three years.“In three years, Bharat Taxi will…

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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, India's First Cooperative-Based Ride-Hailing Platform

Amit Shah Launches Bharat Taxi, India’s First Cooperative-Based Ride-Hailing Platform

Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, on 5 February 2026 at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. The launch marks a major step in strengthening the cooperative sector and promoting inclusive and citizen-centric mobility solutions in India. The initiative aligns with the Government of India’s vision…

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India’s First Cooperative Ride-Hailing Service, ETInfra

India’s First Cooperative Ride-Hailing Service, ETInfra

During the launch programme, six top-performing Sarathis from the platform’s soft launch phase will be awarded share certificates. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to launch Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-sector ride-hailing service, at Vigyan Bhavan on Thursday. The platform is being introduced as a driver-owned alternative to app-based aggregators and will operate on…

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India’s First Cooperative-Based Ride-Hailing Service

India’s First Cooperative-Based Ride-Hailing Service

Source:  TH Subject:  Government Scheme Context: India’s first cooperative-based taxi service ‘Bharat Taxi’ is being formally launched by Union Minister in New Delhi. The launch marks a major push to cooperative-led, driver-owned mobility, aligned with the vision of Sahkar se Samriddhi. About India’s first cooperative-based taxi service – Bharat Taxi: What it is? Bharat Taxi…

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