Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (also referred to as Sahkar Taxi Cooperative Limited) is a multi-state cooperative society in India that operates the ride-hailing service branded as Bharat Taxi. It represents India’s first major cooperative-driven national taxi platform, designed as an alternative to private aggregators like Ola, Uber, and Rapido.
It serves as No surge pricing taxi
Key Features and Model of Bharat Taxi
- Driver-Owned and Operated: Drivers are members/shareholders of the cooperative, owning the service democratically. It emphasizes sustainability, transparency, and better earnings for drivers.
- Commission Structure: Starts with a zero-commission or very low-fee model (drivers retain 100% or nearly all of the fare initially), with any small cooperative fee later redistributed as incentives—unlike profit-focused private platforms.
- Services Offered: Includes bike taxis, auto-rickshaws, non-AC/AC cabs, premium, and XL options. Features fixed/transparent pricing (no surge pricing), safety integrations (e.g., SOS linked to police), real-time tracking, and last-mile connectivity (e.g., partnerships with Delhi Metro).
- Backing and Governance: Promoted by major cooperative institutions such as Amul (GCMMF), IFFCO, KRIBHCO, NAFED, NDDB, NCEL, NABARD, and NCDC. It has government support through the Ministry of Cooperation, MoUs with entities like National e-Governance Division (NeGD) under MeitY for tech, cybersecurity, and integration with platforms like DigiLocker and UMANG.
- Registration and Scale: Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act with an authorized capital of ₹300 crore. As of early 2026, it has onboarded over 2.5 lakh drivers and 8 lakh+ customers nationwide, with rapid growth (e.g., 20,000 drivers in Ahmedabad in days).
Launch and Operations
- Pilot/Soft Launch: Began in late 2025 (around December) in areas like Delhi-NCR and parts of Gujarat (e.g., Saurashtra/Rajkot).
- Official/Full Launch: Rolled out more widely by January 2026, with operations expanding city-by-city (e.g., Ahmedabad leading, plans for Mumbai, Bengaluru, etc.).
- Ambition: Union Minister Amit Shah stated it aims to become India’s largest cooperative taxi company within 2 years, with over 51,000 drivers registered early on.
Official App Downloads
- Customer App (Android): Google Play
- Driver App (Android): Google Play
- iOS Links: Available via official announcements (search “Bharat Taxi” in App Store, but verify it’s from Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited to avoid fakes)
FAQs
What is Bharat Taxi?
Bharat Taxi is India’s first cooperative-run ride-hailing app, managed by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (a multi-state cooperative society). It’s designed as a driver-owned alternative to private platforms like Ola, Uber, and Rapido,
