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The Union Home Minister recently launched Bharat Taxi in Gujarat, a cooperative-model ride-hailing platform designed to give drivers greater ownership and economic participation.

About Bharat Taxi

Bharat Taxi is India’s first cooperative-led, driver-owned ride-hailing platform, registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002. It is a government-supported initiative under the Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).

Unlike conventional private ride-hailing platforms, Bharat Taxi treats drivers as “Sarathis” and allows them to become shareholders and members of the cooperative, giving them greater participation in decision-making.

Institutional Support

The platform has been developed by Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited and is backed by eight major cooperative institutions: NCDC, GCMMF (Amul), NDDB, NAFED, IFFCO, KRIBHCO, NABARD and NCEL.

Key Features

Driver Ownership: Drivers can purchase shares and become cooperative members, giving them greater ownership, transparency and participation in the platform.

Zero Commission: Unlike conventional aggregators that deduct commissions from fares, Bharat Taxi aims to transfer the full fare to the driver.

Transparent Pricing: The platform follows a no-surge pricing model, helping passengers avoid unpredictable fare increases during periods of high demand.

Digital Integration: Bharat Taxi is designed to integrate with national digital platforms such as DigiLocker, UMANG and API Setu, strengthening its digital ecosystem.

Security and Compliance: The platform is intended to follow Government of India data-protection and cybersecurity standards, supported by robust digital infrastructure.

Support for Sarathis

Bharat Taxi seeks to strengthen the livelihoods of drivers by providing access to loans, insurance and business-expansion opportunities. The cooperative model aims to shift drivers from being merely service providers to stakeholders and owners of the platform.


 


 

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