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Bharat Taxi launches pilot with 650 cabs in Delhi, backed by cooperatives and government

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Date
Company
Bharat Taxi
What it does
driver-owned ride-hailing cooperative
Kind
Launch
Stage
pilot
Based in
New Delhi
Founded
2025
Sector
Mobility & Logistics

What they do

Bharat Taxi is a driver-owned cooperative ride-hailing platform launched by the Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD) in India

What happened

The pilot starts in Delhi with 650 vehicles in November 2025 and plans to expand to 20 cities by 2026, with a goal of onboarding one lakh drivers by 2030

Why it matters

The cooperative model ensures drivers receive 100% of fares, no commissions, and includes features like multilingual apps, 24-hour support, and electric/CNG…

The details

  • Bharat Taxi is a pilot ride-hailing service launched by the Indian government, operating as a driver-owned cooperative.
  • 650 vehicles will be deployed in Delhi starting in November 2025, with plans to expand to 20 cities by 2026.
  • Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL), registered in June 2025, will manage the service with an initial capital of ₹300 crore.
  • Drivers will pay membership fees instead of commissions and will have voting rights and a share of profits.
  • The platform will integrate with India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), including DigiLocker, UMANG, and API Setu for secure transactions and verified identities.
  • The goal is to provide fair pricing, avoid surge pricing, and ensure drivers earn consistently while offering affordable rides to commuters.
  • The cooperative model aims to replace private aggregators like Ola and Uber by giving drivers full control over pricing and operations.

The bigger picture

  • India’s taxi ecosystem is fragmented, with varying fare rules and licensing systems across cities, making national consistency difficult.
  • Previous government-linked mobility projects like GoaMiles and Namma Yatri struggled with scalability and rider engagement.
  • Driver dissatisfaction with high commissions and opaque pricing by private aggregators led to the push for a cooperative model.
  • The cooperative structure aims to ensure transparency, accountability, and fair income for drivers while maintaining affordable public transport.
  • The pilot will test whether cooperatives can function effectively in India’s digital economy with transparent governance.

About the business

  • Bharat Taxi is a driver-owned cooperative ride-hailing platform offering car, auto, and bike rides across India.
  • It operates under Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL), a registered cooperative with an initial capital of ₹300 crore.
  • Drivers are co-owners and receive 100% of fares, with no commissions or cuts.
  • The platform uses multilingual apps and offers 24-hour support, safety tools, and verified driver profiles.
  • It integrates with India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), including DigiLocker, UMANG, and API Setu for secure transactions and verified identities.
  • The service aims to be inclusive, with a focus on rural and district-level drivers, and includes accident insurance and legal aid for drivers.
  • It is supported by major cooperatives like NCDC, IFFCO, Amul, KRIBHCO, and NAFED.
  • The goal is to onboard one lakh drivers by 2030, with a pilot of 5,000 drivers in the first phase.

What happens next

  • Bharat Taxi plans to expand from Delhi to 20 cities by 2026.
  • The cooperative aims to onboard one lakh drivers by 2030, focusing on rural and district-level areas.
  • The platform will integrate with India’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) to ensure secure transactions and verified identities.

The deal

Type
launch

Investors

  • National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) (promoter) — A government-owned cooperative development institution.
  • Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative (IFFCO) (promoter) — One of the largest fertilizer cooperatives in India.
  • Amul (GCMMF) (promoter) — A dairy cooperative and one of the largest food cooperatives in India.
  • Krishak Bharati Cooperative (KRIBHCO) (promoter) — A cooperative focused on agricultural and rural development.
  • National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd. (NAFED) (promoter) — A national-level cooperative for agricultural marketing.

Founders

  • Jayen Mehta, Chairperson of Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL)
  • Rohit Gupta, Vice-Chairperson of Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL)

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