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Bharat Taxi to Launch in India Today: What Is It and How Does It Work?
Bharat Taxi offers a zero-commission, surge-free model with fares up to 30% lower than competitors, aiming to empower drivers and expand to 100,000 drivers by 2030.
- On February 5, 2026, Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi, cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, in Delhi-NCR at 3 pm today.
- Built as a cooperative, Bharat Taxi offers a zero-commission model where Sarathi drivers buy five shares to share profits, addressing complaints about fees charged by Uber and Ola.
- Backed by eight major cooperative organisations, the pilot started on December 2 in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, with over 300,000 drivers, more than 100,000 users, and 10,000 daily rides.
- Riders can expect lower fares, with officials estimating prices up to 30% cheaper, while drivers have received direct payouts and safety support from Delhi Police booths and support centres.
- Officials say the rollout will expand nationwide in phases, aiming to add more metros by March 2026 and reach 1 lakh drivers with rural coverage by 2030.
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