Bharat Taxi, a Cooperative-Run Ride-Hailing Service, Set to Launch in Delhi in January

In an effort to establish itself as a domestic substitute for app-based taxi aggregators like Uber and Rapido, India's first cooperative-based taxi service, Bharat Taxi, is scheduled to launch in the nation's capital early next year. According to government sources, over one lakh drivers have already registered on the platform. The Bharat Taxi app, run by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, is accessible on iOS and Android and has over 75,000 downloads.

Over two-thirds of the 1.11 lakh registered drivers on the platform are taxi drivers; the remaining drivers are auto-rickshaw and bike taxi drivers. The platform operates on a zero-commission approach. A trial programme is presently in progress in Delhi, where the service has been soft-launched. Users can choose a ride, enter pick-up and drop-off locations, register using their mobile phones, and track their travels using real-time mirroring facilities provided by private aggregators.

What Bharat Taxi will Offer to Indian Commuters?

Bharat Taxi intends to prevent spike pricing, in contrast to current platforms, while dynamic pricing might be applicable in some circumstances. The airport and other destinations will have dedicated Bharat Taxi stops, with reasonably priced fares anticipated. Drivers will receive 100% of ride payments in the first phase.

Later on, the cooperative might keep a fee of about 20%, which would then be given to drivers as rewards. There will be XL cabs and non-AC and AC ride options. The app provides real-time vehicle tracking, multilingual assistance, transparent fare structures, and round-the-clock customer service. Driver verification and interaction with Delhi Police and other authorities are examples of safety elements.

Performance of India’s Online Cab Services Market in 2025

The size of the Indian taxi market is projected to be USD 22.25 billion in 2025 and USD 32.53 billion by 2030, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.89% throughout this time frame, according to a report by Mordor Intelligence. UPI-enabled cashless transactions, rapidly increasing smartphone penetration, and supportive laws all contribute to increased service accessibility, addressable demand, and capital attraction.

The Motor Vehicle Aggregator Guidelines 2025's standardised fare regulations provide price transparency and encourage multi-modal integrations, which reduce churn. Incentives for fleet electrification, such as the Electric Mobility Promotion Scheme 2024, lower operating costs for two- and three-wheelers, encouraging platforms to update cars fast while maintaining fare economics.

Reliable pre-scheduled ride pools that assist operators in increasing load factors are created by increasing middle-class travel frequency, intensifying airport traffic, and urbanisation of tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Customer-centric pricing is encouraged by growing competition from subscription-fee cooperatives and specialised bike-taxi entrants, which push incumbents to increase corporate mobility and safety technologies.