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Bharat Taxi launches across Gujarat with cooperative model

By Startup Enthusiast · 21 June 2026

What they do

Bharat Taxi is a driver-owned ride-hailing platform operating on a zero-commission model for cars, autos, and bikes

The platform officially launched in 14 Gujarat cities, aiming to reach 500 towns and cities nationwide within two years

It operates as a cooperative society, allowing drivers to retain full earnings while providing social security and welfare benefits

Union Home Minister Amit Shah officially inaugurated Bharat Taxi services across 14 major urban centers in Gujarat on June 27, 2026.
The business utilizes a zero-commission structure, allowing drivers to keep the entire fare collected from every trip.
Organized as a multi-state cooperative society, the venture intends to stop the unfair treatment often seen in traditional ride-booking apps.
Bharat Taxi aims to scale its presence to more than 500 distinct locations across the country over the coming two years.
The service accommodates two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, and four-wheeler cabs to meet various passenger transit needs.
The platform currently reports a user base of over 40 lakh customers and 7.5 lakh registered drivers across the nation.

This government-backed project seeks to challenge private firms that the minister claimed use predatory pricing and commission structures.
The cooperative framework is built to offer drivers social security, including access to loans, pension plans, and insurance.
The initiative supports the government's Sahkar se Samriddhi (Prosperity through Cooperation) goal to improve the transport sector.

Bharat Taxi functions as a digital mobility network where drivers serve as shareholders and co-owners of the cooperative.
The platform employs AI-powered virtual agents to handle customer service and ride requests via WhatsApp and voice commands.
It provides surge-free pricing to guarantee affordability and clarity for passengers across all its transport categories.
The company is supported by eight national cooperative bodies, including Amul, IFFCO, NABARD, and NCDC.

National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC) (lead) — A government institution supporting the cooperative mobility ecosystem.
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul) (participated) — A major dairy cooperative supporting the platform.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) (participated) — A national development bank focused on rural and cooperative growth.

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