Bharat Taxi: India's first cooperative cab service; challenger to Ola, Uber?
Bharat Taxi , a new cooperative ride-hailing app backed by eight major cooperative organisations, started its pilot run in Delhi on Tuesday. The service aims to offer an alternative to private platforms like Ola, Uber and Rapido.
More than 51,000 drivers have already registered on the app, and the soft launch covers cars, autos and bikes.
The digital platform is run by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd, a multi-state cooperative society registered on June 6, 2025, under the MSCS Act. The promoters include Amul (Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation), IFFCO, KRIBHCO, NAFED, NDDB, NCEL, NCDC and NABARD. Two driver representatives are also part of the board.
“Bharat Taxi has been launched in Delhi with more than 51,000 drivers registered on the app,” Chairman Jayen Mehta said. He added that driver registration in Gujarat is underway. Mehta, who is also the MD of GCCMMF, said, “The Prime Minister's vision of Sahakar Se Samridhi has inspired the Ministry of Cooperation, led by Union Minister Amit Shah, to create this new co-operative organisation for the benefit of lakhs of drivers across the country.”
The initiative comes after Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced in Parliament in March 2025 that a new cooperative taxi service would be introduced. Key features of the Bharat Taxi App
The app offers:
Zero-commission model for drivers
Under the zero-commission structure, drivers earn the full amount from each ride. Any profit made by the cooperative will be distributed directly to them. The platform has also tied up with Delhi Police for enhanced safety of riders and drivers.
According to the ministry of cooperation, the service aims to free commercial vehicle drivers from relying on private ride-hailing companies and provide a cooperative-driven mobility option.
More than 51,000 drivers have already registered on the app, and the soft launch covers cars, autos and bikes.
The digital platform is run by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd, a multi-state cooperative society registered on June 6, 2025, under the MSCS Act. The promoters include Amul (Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation), IFFCO, KRIBHCO, NAFED, NDDB, NCEL, NCDC and NABARD. Two driver representatives are also part of the board.
“Bharat Taxi has been launched in Delhi with more than 51,000 drivers registered on the app,” Chairman Jayen Mehta said. He added that driver registration in Gujarat is underway. Mehta, who is also the MD of GCCMMF, said, “The Prime Minister's vision of Sahakar Se Samridhi has inspired the Ministry of Cooperation, led by Union Minister Amit Shah, to create this new co-operative organisation for the benefit of lakhs of drivers across the country.”
The initiative comes after Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah announced in Parliament in March 2025 that a new cooperative taxi service would be introduced. Key features of the Bharat Taxi App
The app offers:
- user-friendly mobile booking
- transparent fares
- vehicle tracking
- multilingual support
- 24/7 customer service
- secure and verified onboarding
- tech-enabled safety measures
Zero-commission model for drivers
Under the zero-commission structure, drivers earn the full amount from each ride. Any profit made by the cooperative will be distributed directly to them. The platform has also tied up with Delhi Police for enhanced safety of riders and drivers.
According to the ministry of cooperation, the service aims to free commercial vehicle drivers from relying on private ride-hailing companies and provide a cooperative-driven mobility option.
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