Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will launch India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, “Bharat Taxi,” here on Thursday.
In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sahkar se Samriddhi’, this launch will be a significant milestone in the government’s continued efforts to strengthen the cooperative sector and promote inclusive, citizen-centric mobility solutions.
During the programme, top six performing Sarathis will be honoured for their outstanding contributions to the cooperative-based mobility ecosystem. The minister will distribute share certificates to these Sarathis, further reinforcing the core principle of ‘Sarathi Hi Malik’.
Each honoured Sarathi will be provided with a personal accident insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh and a family health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh, reflecting Bharat Taxi’s commitment to driver welfare and long-term social security.
On this occasion, nine Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) will be exchanged with key public and private stakeholders to strengthen operational integration, digital empowerment, safety, and service delivery.
Bharat Taxi is India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, and was established on 6 June 2025. The platform operates on a zero-commission and surge-free pricing model, with direct distribution of profits to drivers, presenting an indigenous alternative to foreign investment-based aggregator platforms.