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IN PHOTOS: ‘Bharat Taxi’ - India's first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform launched

Updated On: 05 February, 2026 07:08 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched ‘Bharat Taxi’, India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, following a successful two-month pilot operation. (PICS/PTI and X)

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Shah along with other ministers at the launch of Bharat Taxi in New Delhi. PICS/ PTI

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Shah along with other ministers at the launch of Bharat Taxi in New Delhi. PICS/ PTI
The service has initially been launched in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat and will be expanded across all states and Union Territories within the next two years

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The service has initially been launched in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat and will be expanded across all states and Union Territories within the next two years

Amit Shah said profits earned through the platform will be shared with drivers associated with Bharat Taxi. PIC/ PTI

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Amit Shah said profits earned through the platform will be shared with drivers associated with Bharat Taxi. PIC/ PTI

Customers can book cars, three-wheelers and two-wheelers through the platform. PIC/ X

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Customers can book cars, three-wheelers and two-wheelers through the platform. PIC/ X

The ride-hailing market in India is currently dominated by a handful of players, including Uber, Ola and Rapido. PIC/ X

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The ride-hailing market in India is currently dominated by a handful of players, including Uber, Ola and Rapido. PIC/ X

Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, and established on June 6, 2025, Bharat Taxi operates on a zero-commission and surge-free pricing model, with direct profit distribution among drivers. This positions the platform as an indigenous alternative to foreign investment-backed ride-hailing services. PIC/ X

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Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, and established on June 6, 2025, Bharat Taxi operates on a zero-commission and surge-free pricing model, with direct profit distribution among drivers. This positions the platform as an indigenous alternative to foreign investment-backed ride-hailing services. PIC/ X

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