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India’s First Driver‑Owned Ride‑Hailing Platform Explained

Bharat Taxi combines digital ride‑hailing technology with a cooperative ownership model, giving drivers a stake in the business.

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Key Points

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Established June 2025 under the Multi‑State Cooperative Societies Act, supported by eight national cooperative institutions.

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Drivers become members by buying shares of Indian rupee 100 each; a full membership costs Indian rupee 500.

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Zero‑commission model means drivers keep the whole fare, with a 7% service charge only at airport prepaid booths.

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Offers bike, auto, economy, premium, XL, rental, out‑station and scheduled rides.

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Safety tools include live tracking, SOS support, background checks and driver ratings.

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Women‑only ride option (Sarathi Didi) and Bike Didi program encourage female driver participation.

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Partners with DigiLocker, UMANG, API Setu, Delhi Traffic Police, State Bank of India and Paytm for digital and financial services.

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Provides e‑Shram registration, free medical treatment up to Indian rupee five lakh, and accident insurance for drivers and families.

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Summary

Under the cooperative, drivers (Sarathis) purchase shares, participate in governance, and receive 80% of earnings based on kilometres driven.

The platform operates without commission or surge pricing, offering transparent fares across multiple vehicle categories.

It includes safety features, women‑focused services, and partnerships with government and financial institutions for social security and digital integration.

With nearly eight lakh drivers and forty‑one lakh customers, the service aims for nationwide coverage by 2029.

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New Words to Learn

11 words
cooperative
a business owned and run by its members who share profits
governance
the way a group makes decisions and rules
share capital
money raised by selling small ownership pieces to members
zero‑commission
no fee taken from the driver’s earnings
surge pricing
higher price during high demand, which this service does not use
e‑Shram
government database that helps informal workers get benefits
social security
government‑supported health and insurance help
integration
linking different digital systems so they work together
transparent
open and clear, easy to see how things work
board of directors
group of members who guide the organization
stake
a share or interest in a business
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