Launch · Mobility & Logistics

Bharat Taxi to launch in Delhi in January 2026 as driver-owned alternative to Uber and Ola

By Startup Enthusiast · 17 December 2025

What they do

Bharat Taxi is a cooperative ride-hailing service offering car, auto-rickshaw, and bike taxi rides in India

It is launching in Delhi in January 2026 with over 1.11 lakh registered drivers, most of whom are taxi drivers

The service will operate on a zero-commission model, with drivers receiving 100% of ride payments in the first phase

Bharat Taxi is launching in Delhi in January 2026 as a cooperative ride-hailing service, offering an alternative to private platforms like Uber and Ola.
Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited operates the service, which is backed by the Indian government and supported by national cooperatives such as NCDC, IFFCO, and AMUL.
Over 1.11 lakh drivers have already registered on the platform, with the majority being taxi drivers, and the rest including auto-rickshaw and bike taxi drivers.
The app is available on iOS and Android, with over 75,000 downloads, and a trial phase is currently running in Delhi.
Bharat Taxi will offer fixed pricing with no surge pricing, and drivers will receive 100% of ride payments in the first phase.
The service will include real-time vehicle tracking, multilingual support, and verified driver onboarding to ensure safety and transparency.
A soft launch has already begun in Delhi, with drivers activating live services during the trial phase.

The Indian taxi market is projected to grow to USD 32.53 billion by 2030, with a CAGR of 7.89%, driven by smartphone penetration and supportive regulations.
Bharat Taxi aims to address concerns around surge pricing, opaque fares, and high commissions in the urban mobility sector.
The cooperative model ensures drivers retain nearly 80% of their earnings, with any surplus shared among members rather than retained by a private company.
The platform is supported by national cooperatives such as NCDC, IFFCO, and AMUL, which are backing the initiative financially and operationally.

Bharat Taxi is a driver-owned cooperative ride-hailing service that operates in India, offering car, auto-rickshaw, and bike taxi rides.
The service is backed by national cooperatives such as NCDC, IFFCO, and AMUL, which are supporting the initiative financially and operationally.
The platform is designed to give drivers a direct stake in the platform’s growth, with nearly 80% of earnings going directly to them.
The app supports multiple Indian languages, real-time vehicle tracking, and verified driver onboarding to ensure safety and transparency.
The service is projected to grow rapidly as the Indian taxi market is expected to reach USD 32.53 billion by 2030.

NCDC (backer) — National Cooperative Development Corporation supports cooperative initiatives in India.
IFFCO (backer) — Indian Farmers Fertiliser Cooperative Limited is a major cooperative supporting Bharat Taxi.
GCMMF (AMUL) (backer) — Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation, also known as AMUL, supports the initiative.