Govt to launch Bharat Taxi app soon – know the benefits

The move is expected to bring a major change by reducing the dependence of commercial vehicle drivers on private companies such as Ola and Uber. It aims to transform the mobility ecosystem through a cooperative-based, transparent and citizen-first ride-hailing platform.

Bharat Taxi app, Bharat Taxi driver app

In a written reply in the Lok Sabha on December 2, he said the government proposes to launch a cooperative-led digital mobility app aimed at freeing the country’s commercial vehicle drivers from dependence on private companies.

“Yes, the government proposes to launch a cooperative-led digital App mobility platform which will support to free the country’s commercial vehicle drivers from dependency on private companies. This App will be operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, a multistate cooperative society, registered under the MSCS Act 2002- MSCS/CRCS/1629/2025 dt. 06 June 2025. Name of the digital app is ‘Bharat Taxi’,” he stated.

Shah was responding to a question raised by Jadav, who asked whether the government plans to launch a new digital app to free the country’s commercial vehicle drivers from dependence on private companies like Ola and Uber. He also sought details on the expected economic benefits of the proposed app for citizens, especially workers in the transport sector.

Bharat Taxi by Indian government: Salient features of Bharat Taxi service

According to Shah, the key features of the Bharat Taxi app include: user friendly mobile ride booking, transparent fare, vehicle tracking, support for multi lingual interfaces and 24/7 customer services to enhance accessibility, secure and verified onboarding, inclusive mobility, tech enabled support and safety measures to the citizens.

Bharat Taxi latest news: Benefits

The Bharat Taxi app will offer several economic benefits, which include:

• With zero commission model, drivers will get full earnings from each ride.
• Profit of cooperative society will be distributed directly to drivers.
• Transparent pricing model will be beneficial to both drivers and passengers.

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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