<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched &lsquo;Bharat Taxi&rsquo;, a cooperative-based ride-hailing platform that aims to go nationwide within the next three years. After a two-month pilot in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, the government says the driver-owned app will expand across all states and Union Territories. The model promises zero commission and no surge pricing for customers.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>However, when we <a href=”https://news.abplive.com/technology/bharat-taxi-service-booking-app-launch-date-parter-experience-delhi-review-india-1819866″>tested the app</a> ourselves, it was far from being fully functional. Still, officials say the three-year expansion target remains firm, and driver welfare is the main focus.</span></p>
<h2><span style=”color: #ba372a;”><strong>Bharat Taxi Ride Hailing Platform Targets Nationwide Rollout In Three Years</strong></span></h2>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Bharat Taxi is being promoted as India&rsquo;s first cooperative-led ride-hailing platform with a clear three-year nationwide rollout plan. The service is currently live only in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat after a pilot phase, but the target is to take it from Kashmir to Kanniyakumari within that timeline.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The platform is registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act and is backed by multiple cooperative groups.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The biggest selling point is its zero-commission model. Unlike private cab apps that take a cut from each ride, Bharat Taxi says drivers will keep their full earnings.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Surge pricing is also removed, which means fares should stay stable for users. The platform supports car, auto and two-wheeler bookings.&nbsp;</span></p>
<h2><span style=”color: #ba372a;”><strong>Bharat Taxi Driver Benefits Model &amp; Cooperative Ownership Structure</strong></span></h2>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The Bharat Taxi ride-hailing platform is built around a cooperative ownership structure where drivers are treated as members and partial owners, not just partners. Officials say profits will be shared directly with drivers. The focus is on long-term income stability instead of high platform margins. Over three lakh drivers have reportedly joined during the early phase, with daily rides crossing five figures in pilot regions.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>The platform also promises social security support for drivers, including health insurance, accident cover and retirement savings options. A dedicated support system is also being planned. Around Rs 10 crore has already been distributed to drivers from pilot operations, according to official data.</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>Even though the three-year national expansion plan sounds ambitious, the current app experience still needs major improvement.&nbsp;</span></p>
<p><span style=”font-weight: 400;”>We tested the app ourselves and found it far from being fully functional, which shows there is still a long road ahead before the nationwide rollout becomes practical.</span></p>

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