Bharat Taxi Initiative | 31 Dec 2025

Why in News?

The Government of India has launched Bharat Taxi, a first‑of‑its‑kind driver‑owned, cooperative ride‑hailing initiative, aimed at providing a fair, transparent and equitable alternative to private taxi aggregators.

Key Points

• Bharat Taxi: It is a government‑backed ride‑hailing platform developed as a cooperative model, where drivers are shareholders and co‑owners instead of being dependent on traditional private companies.
• Objective: The scheme aims to empower taxi drivers by ensuring fair earnings, reduce dependence on private aggregators (like Ola and Uber), and offer affordable, transparent transport services to passengers.
• Cooperative Structure: The service is operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited.
• Launch:  The service is set to launch across the country from January 1, 2026.
• Driver Benefits: Driver‑owned model, No commission and Profit sharing.
• Passenger Benefits: Transparent pricing, Affordable rides and Multiple vehicle options.