India Launched Bharat Taxi: Government-Backed Alternative to Uber and Ola Promises Zero Commission Model

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah officially launched Bharat Taxi on Thursday, unveiling India's first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform designed to challenge private giants Uber, Ola, and Rapido.

Operating under a revolutionary zero-commission, surge-free pricing model, Bharat Taxi allows drivers to keep entire fares while paying only a nominal Rs 30 daily platform access fee. The cooperative structure means drivers become platform owners, directly sharing in profits rather than surrendering hefty commissions to corporate shareholders.

Following a successful two-month pilot in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat that attracted over 3 lakh drivers and completed 10,000 daily rides, the service has already distributed Rs 10 crore directly to drivers. Users can book cars, auto-rickshaws, and two-wheelers through the app, with fares estimated 30% cheaper than competitors.

Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act since June 2025, Bharat Taxi will expand across all states and Union Territories within three years. "From Kashmir to Kanniyakumari and Dwarka to Kamakhya, Bharat Taxi will reach every corner," Shah declared, emphasizing this represents cooperative empowerment, not government competition.