Bharat Taxi launches today: All you need to know about govt-backed competitor to ride-hailing apps Ola, Uber, Rapido
The Bharat Taxi launch comes after two months of a successful pilot programme, an official statement said on Thursday. Here is everything you need to know about Bharat Taxi.
Bharat Taxi service: Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah is set to launch Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, on Thursday.
The Bharat Taxi launch comes after two months of a successful pilot programme, an official statement said.
The launch of the Bharat Taxi service could mark a significant milestone in the country’s mobility landscape, as it aims to compete with major ride-hailing apps such as Uber, Rapido and Ola, which currently command a majority share of the market.
Bharat Taxi aims to expand across all states and cities within two years.
What is Bharat Taxi?
Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, and established on 6 June 2025, Bharat Taxi app was piloted by the government over the last two months.
On 1 January, the Bharat Taxi app launched in selected locations, including Delhi.
Backed by eight top cooperative organisations, the platform began pilot operations on 2 December in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, challenging popular ride-hailing platforms like Uber, Ola and Rapido.
All you need to know about Bharat Taxi
- The Ministry of Cooperation has claimed that Bharat Taxi has emerged as the world's first and largest cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, as well as the world's largest driver-owned mobility platform.
- Since its launch in December 2025, over 3 lakh drivers have registered themselves on the Bharat Taxi platform, while more than 1 lakh users have signed up on the Bharat Taxi app.
- Bharat Taxi app has completed more than 10,000 rides in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat to date.
- Drivers on the Bharat taxi app have received a total of ₹10 crore so far.
- The Bharat Taxi service prioritises social security for drivers, called 'Sarathis', through health insurance, accident insurance, retirement savings, and a dedicated support system.
- The Bharat Taxi app and platform provide emergency assistance, verified ride data, and allow drivers to work on other platforms without exclusivity clauses. There are seven service centres that operate in Delhi.
Top Sarathis to be honoured today
During the launch of the Bharat Taxi service today, the top six performing Sarathis will be honoured for their contributions. Amit Shah will distribute certificates to these persons, reinforcing the 'Sarathi Hi Malik' (driver is the owner) principle.
Each honoured Sarathi will receive personal accident insurance of ₹5 lakh and family health insurance of ₹5 lakh. Nine MoUs will be signed with public and private stakeholders to strengthen operational integration, digital empowerment, safety and service delivery.
Over 1,200 Sarathis from across the country are expected to attend the Bharat Taxi launch, reflecting the platform's growing reach and drivers' confidence in the cooperative model.