Launch · Mobility & Logistics

Government launches zero-commission Bharat Taxi mobility app

By Startup Enthusiast · 3 December 2025

What they do

Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-led ride-hailing service offering car, auto-rickshaw, and bike-taxi bookings through a mobile application

The platform operates on a zero-commission model where drivers retain the full fare paid by passengers without any platform cuts

It aims to challenge private aggregators by eliminating surge pricing and providing drivers with ownership and decision-making roles

The Union government launched Bharat Taxi to provide a public-interest alternative to private ride-hailing companies.
The service operates under Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd, a multi-state cooperative society established under the MSCS Act.
Drivers keep 100% of the fare collected from passengers, as the platform charges zero commission.
The app features fixed fares to eliminate surge pricing (price increases during high demand) and ensure price predictability.
The platform includes safety features like verified driver onboarding and round-the-clock customer assistance for users.
Surplus funds generated by the cooperative are distributed among its driver-members to support their welfare.

The initiative seeks to reduce driver dependence on private aggregators that typically take a percentage of every ride.
It aligns with the government's goal to strengthen digital public infrastructure and support gig workers through cooperative models.
The cooperative structure grants drivers a formal role in decision-making and operational oversight of the service.

Bharat Taxi provides ride-hailing services for cars, auto-rickshaws, and bikes via a unified mobile application.
It is promoted by the Ministry of Cooperation and supported by national bodies including NCDC, IFFCO, and AMUL.
It offers social security benefits to drivers, including accident insurance and medical aid, under the cooperative model.
It reports a user base of over 40 lakh riders and 7.5 lakh registered drivers.