🚕 Bharat Taxi Enters Market — A New Competitor to Ola & Uber
Bharat Taxi has officially launched in india as a government‑backed ride‑hailing platform that aims to disrupt the dominance of private players like Ola, uber and Rapido by offering a cheaper, driver‑friendly alternative. The app was formally launched on 5 February 2026 in Delhi‑NCR by Union home and Cooperation minister Amit Shah, marking the debut of what’s being touted as a co‑operative, driver‑owned cab service.📌 What Makes Bharat Taxi Different?🛠️ Co‑operative, Driver‑Owned Model
- Bharat Taxi operates on a co‑operative ownership model called “Sarathi Hi Malik” (“driver is the owner”), where drivers — referred to as Sarathis — are co‑owners of the platform rather than gig workers tied to a corporate.
- Drivers pay a fixed daily app access fee (about ₹30 per day) instead of paying a commission on each ride like on ola or Uber.
- Zero commission on trips means more earnings for drivers and potentially lower fares for riders.
- Officials estimate that fares on Bharat Taxi could be up to ~30% cheaper than those on ola and uber, especially because there’s no surge pricing and no per‑ride cut taken by the platform.
- The platform also offers fixed and transparent pricing even during peak hours.
- At launch, around 2.5 lakh vehicles are expected to be registered on the app in the Delhi‑NCR region.
- The cooperative aims for a nationwide rollout covering all states and Union Territories over the next three years.
- Early reports say over 4 lakh drivers have already registered on the platform.
- The platform includes benefits for drivers, such as health and accident insurance, and aims to give them greater control over earnings.
- There’s a dedicated helpline for riders, and partnered safety booths with delhi Police to respond quickly to complaints.
- Booking through the app is generally smooth, with confirmation times comparable to ola and Uber.
- Some ride fares may not always be the cheapest in every situation yet — price competitiveness can vary by time and route.
- The platform is still in initial deployment and will need greater operational scale and support infrastructure to fully take on established competitors.
- It reflects a shift toward cooperative models in the wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW">digital economy.
- It promises to address longstanding driver complaints about commission and control.
- For commuters, it could mean more affordable and transparent cab prices.