Will Bharat Taxi Be The Fairer Rival To Ola And Uber? Know How It Is Different And Its benefits
A massive shift is coming to the streets of the capital. On 1 January 2026, the government-backed Bharat Taxi app officially launches, offering a powerful alternative to Ola, Uber, and Rapido. Designed to transform the urban commute, the app provides auto-rickshaw, car, and bike taxi services, allowing users to move across the city with ease and transparency.
In a move to provide dignity to the profession, Bharat Taxi refers to its drivers as “Saarthis” (charioteers). The response is already record-breaking; even before the full rollout, roughly 56,000 drivers in Delhi have registered. By removing the "dependency on private companies," the platform ensures that the people behind the wheel have a secure and dignified livelihood.
Safety and Smart Features
Despite being a cooperative model, the technology is cutting-edge. The app includes:
The Road Ahead
Managed by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, Bharat Taxi is currently finishing its trial phase in Delhi and Rajkot. Following the 1 January launch in the capital, the service plans to expand to over 20 cities.
By eliminating "the dominance and arbitrariness of private ride-hailing companies," Bharat Taxi provides a fairer deal for everyone. For passengers, it means affordable rides; for drivers, it means better pay.
How Bharat Taxi is different from Ola, Uber
While the booking process may look familiar, the core philosophy of Bharat Taxi sets it apart from private aggregators. Here is why it is becoming a preferred choice:- No Surge Pricing: Unlike Ola and Uber, where fares often double or triple during rain or rush hours, Bharat Taxi focuses on stable, fixed pricing.
- Drivers as Co-Owners: This is India’s first national cooperative ride-hailing platform. Drivers are not just "partners"; they are shareholders and co-owners of the service.
- Higher Earnings: On private platforms, high commissions eat into take-home pay. At Bharat Taxi, drivers earn over 80% of the fare, with some models aiming for 100% minus a small membership fee.
- Government-Backed Trust: Developed by the Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD), the app operates with a level of transparency and regulation that private firms often lack.
Empowering the ‘Saarthis’
In a move to provide dignity to the profession, Bharat Taxi refers to its drivers as “Saarthis” (charioteers). The response is already record-breaking; even before the full rollout, roughly 56,000 drivers in Delhi have registered. By removing the "dependency on private companies," the platform ensures that the people behind the wheel have a secure and dignified livelihood.
Safety and Smart Features
Despite being a cooperative model, the technology is cutting-edge. The app includes:
- Real-time vehicle tracking for every journey.
- Verified driver onboarding to ensure passenger safety.
- 24/7 customer support and integration with Delhi Police systems.
- Multilingual support to make the app accessible to a diverse range of users.
The Road Ahead
Managed by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, Bharat Taxi is currently finishing its trial phase in Delhi and Rajkot. Following the 1 January launch in the capital, the service plans to expand to over 20 cities.
By eliminating "the dominance and arbitrariness of private ride-hailing companies," Bharat Taxi provides a fairer deal for everyone. For passengers, it means affordable rides; for drivers, it means better pay.
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