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Bharat Taxi Explained: How to Book a Ride and What Makes This App Special

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Fri Jan 02 16:56:58 IST 2026
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A new government-backed taxi service, Bharat Taxi, has entered the Indian mobility market and is quickly gaining attention. Launched as a pilot in select cities, this app aims to offer affordable, transparent, and safer travel options while reducing the dominance of private cab aggregators.

Here’s a complete breakdown of how Bharat Taxi works, how you can book a ride, and what sets it apart.

What is Bharat Taxi?

Bharat Taxi is a multi-service mobility app supported by government initiatives. It offers cab, auto, bike rides

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, and even metro ticket booking under one platform. The service is being rolled out in phases across major Indian cities.

Why Bharat Taxi is different from Ola and Uber No surge pricing

One of the biggest highlights of Bharat Taxi is fixed and reasonable fares. Unlike Ola or Uber, there is no surge pricing during peak hours, festivals, or bad weather. You pay nearly the same fare at all times.

Cheaper and transparent rides

The app is designed to benefit both passengers and drivers. Customers get affordable rides, while drivers earn better without excessive commission cuts.

Metro ticket booking in the same app

Bharat Taxi is integrated with metro services. This means you can book metro tickets directly

from the app—something no other cab app currently offers.

Safety-focused approach

The app has partnered with Delhi Police to enhance passenger and driver safety. Features include:

  • Live location tracking

  • Verified drivers

  • Ride details sharing with family and friends

Key features of the Bharat Taxi app

The app interface is simple and easy to use. On the home screen, you’ll see:

  • Services

  • Live

  • Tickets

  • Profile

From the Services section, you can choose:

  • Metro

  • Rental

  • Intercity rides

The Tickets section shows your metro bookings.

In Profile, you’ll find:

  • My Rides

  • Help & Support

  • Language settings

  • Safety options

Currently supported languages:

  • Hindi

  • English

  • Gujarati
    More regional languages are expected to be added.

You can also save home and office addresses for faster booking.

Trusted contact & live tracking

For added safety, Bharat Taxi allows you to add a Trusted Contact:

  • Go to Profile

  • Tap Services > Safety

  • Add a trusted person’s phone number

Your live location will automatically be shared with this contact during rides.

How to book a ride on Bharat Taxi

  • Download the app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store

  • Register using your mobile number

  • Enter the OTP received

  • Fill in basic details like name and email

  • On the home screen, tap “Where would you like to go?”

  • Enable location services to auto-detect pickup point

  • Enter your destination

  • Choose between bike, auto, or cab

  • Confirm and book your ride

    • User response so far

    The response to Bharat Taxi has been very encouraging:

    • 1,00,000+ downloads on Google Play Store

    • 4.8-star rating on Play Store

    • 4.9-star rating on Apple App Store

    The service was launched as a pilot project in Delhi on December 2, 2025. Currently:

    • Around 5,500 rides are booked daily

    • ~4,000 rides from the airport

    • ~1,500 rides from other areas

    • Over 1.4 lakh drivers have already joined the platform

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