Bharat Taxi Cooperative Ride-Hailing Platform in New Delhi

The Union Cooperation Minister launches India’s first cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, “Bharat Taxi,” at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi. Bharat Taxi is registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002 and is developed under the Union Ministry of Cooperation with the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).

Bharat Taxi (Cooperative Ride-Hailing Platform):

Dimension	Key Details
Legal Basis	Registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.
Nodal Ministry	Developed under the Union Ministry of Cooperation and the National e-Governance Division (NeGD).
Initiative Type	Government-supported initiative; described as India’s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform and India’s first cooperative taxi network.
Ownership	Allows drivers to become shareholders and co-owners; drivers can purchase shares and become cooperative members.
Key Features	Provides for zero commission (full fare transfers to driver) and transparent, no-surge pricing (no surge charges).
Platform Integration	Comprises integration with national digital platforms: DigiLocker, UMANG, and API Setu.
Security	Mandates adherence to Government of India’s data protection norms and cybersecurity standards; provides for advising on robust technical infrastructure.
Promoters	Jointly promoted by NCDC, IFFCO, AMUL, KRIBHCO, NAFED, NABARD, NDD Band, and NCEL.