Bharat Taxi Cooperative Ride-Hailing Platform Operational Update
Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-based ride-hailing platform operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, designed as a transparent, driver-owned mobility service under the cooperative model. The platform consists of three main components: Sarathi (Driver) Application, Passenger Application, and Backend Management System.
Currently, the service is operational in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, with significant registration numbers achieved: 7.76 lakh Sarathis (drivers) and 40.84 lakh customers have been registered on the platform to date.
The company is undertaking a phased nationwide rollout that includes driver onboarding, customer registration, document verification, training, and service expansion. Expansion to additional cities and states is contingent upon multiple factors including operational preparedness, availability of drivers, completion of statutory requirements, and coordination with concerned State Governments, cooperative institutions, and other stakeholders.
Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited follows a meticulous implementation process that ensures operational readiness and compliance with all applicable statutory requirements before commencing services in any new location. This includes obtaining necessary licenses, registrations, permissions, and other statutory approvals in accordance with the legal and regulatory framework.
Prior to rollout in any state, the company conducts consultations with relevant state government departments including the Transport Department, Urban Local Bodies/Municipal Authorities, and the Department of Cooperation. The implementation process also includes driver onboarding activities and public awareness campaigns through official social media platforms, engagement with state government departments, local authorities, and other outreach initiatives.
This operational update was formally provided by Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in a written reply presented in the Lok Sabha on July 21, 2026.