New Delhi: India’s newest ride-hailing platform, Bharat Taxi, officially launched today in New Delhi, with the rollout led by Amit Shah at Vigyan Bhavan. Backed by initiatives of the Government of India, the cooperative-based app promises zero commission for drivers and lower fares for everyday riders.
To understand what this really means for daily office-goers, we ran a side-by-side fare comparison between Bharat Taxi, Uber, and Rapido on the same short commute in Noida. The results were clear: Bharat Taxi consistently came out cheaper across bikes, autos, and entry-level cabs—making affordability the app’s strongest opening pitch.
Bharat Taxi Comes Out Cheapest
Using identical pickup and drop locations during peak afternoon hours, here’s what we found:
Bharat Taxi vs Rapido vs Uber: We Compared Office Ride Fares. (Image Credit: News9)
Bike rides:
- Bharat Bike: Rs 29
- Uber Bike: Rs 30
- Rapido: around Rs 25
Auto rides:
- Bharat Auto: Rs 47
- Uber Auto: Rs 55
- Rapido: Rs 55
Cab (economy/priority):
- Bharat Cab Economy: Rs 110
- Bharat Cab Priority: Rs 125
- Uber Go: Rs 99
- Uber Go Priority: Rs 137
- Rapido Cab Priority: Rs 125
- Rapido Cab Economy: Rs 104
What makes Bharat Taxi different
Unlike traditional aggregators, Bharat Taxi runs on a cooperative model. Drivers are treated as “Sarathis” and can become co-owners by purchasing small cooperative shares. The platform also promotes surge-free pricing and direct bank payouts.
Key promises include:
- Zero commission for drivers in select segments
- Surge-free fares for passengers
- Drivers empowered as co-owners
- Prices claimed to be up to 30% lower than existing platforms
- Rs 5 lakh insurance cover for over 3 lakh registered drivers
How this helps daily office-goers
For regular commuters, Bharat Taxi’s biggest advantage is simple: lower everyday fares, especially on bikes and autos. Add quick pickups and metro-linked options, and the app positions itself as a budget-first alternative for short urban trips.
Early comparisons suggest that while Uber and Ola still compete strongly on cab availability, Bharat Taxi already has the edge for cost-conscious office riders. If service coverage expands at the same pace, Bharat Taxi could soon become a go-to choice for India’s daily commute crowd.