Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Cooperation on 22nd July 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
This report details the status of Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-based mobility ecosystem launched on February 5, 2026, by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL) under the Ministry of Cooperation. The platform aims to transition drivers from "partners" to "owners," operating on a zero-commission model to ensure drivers retain earnings and share in surpluses. Currently operational in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat, the project is undergoing a phased national expansion involving the registration of 7.76 lakh drivers and 40.84 lakh customers.
Key Points / Main Content
Organizational Framework
Establishment: STCL was established on June 6, 2025, by eight national-level cooperative institutions and registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.
The "Sarathi-owner" Model: Represents a shift from conventional aggregator models, allowing drivers to become members/owners with representation on the Board of Management.
Institutional Distinction: Bharat Taxi is a central cooperative initiative, distinct from the West Bengal State Government’s "Yatri Sathi" platform.
Operational Features
Zero-Commission Policy: Drivers retain their full earnings, while the cooperative’s surplus is distributed among Sarathi-members.
Technological Integration: The platform includes a Sarathi (driver) app, a passenger app, and a backend management system featuring real-time tracking and multilingual interfaces.
Support Services: Provides transparent fare structures and 24/7 customer support as an indigenous alternative to investment-driven platforms.
Implementation and Progress
Current Reach: Services are presently active in Delhi-NCR and Gujarat.
Registration Statistics: 7.76 lakh Sarathis have completed document verification, and 40.84 lakh customers are enrolled.
Phased Rollout: Future expansion to other cities and states depends on operational preparedness, statutory requirements, and coordination with local stakeholders.
Impact Analysis
Sarathis (Drivers)Impact
Drivers transition to owners/members of the cooperative, gaining governance rights and the ability to retain all earnings through a zero-commission model. They also receive a share of the cooperative's surplus.
Action Required
Drivers must register on the platform, complete the document verification process, and undergo mandatory training programmes.
CustomersImpact
Users gain access to a homegrown ride-hailing alternative featuring transparent pricing, real-time tracking, and multilingual support.
Action Required
Interested users must download and enrol through the passenger application to access services.
State Governments and Cooperative InstitutionsImpact
These entities act as facilitators for the phased rollout of the platform across various regions.
Action Required
Stakeholders must coordinate with STCL to ensure operational preparedness, fulfill statutory requirements, and provide necessary local infrastructure for expansion.
Key Entities Referenced
Bharat Taxi: A cooperative-based mobility platform operating on a zero-commission model to provide an indigenous alternative to ride-hailing aggregators.
Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL): The cooperative society established by national-level cooperative institutions to operate the Bharat Taxi platform under a 'Sarathi-owner' model.
Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002: The primary legislation under which Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL) is registered and its mobility ecosystem is governed.
Ministry of Cooperation: The central ministry under whose aegis the Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited and its Bharat Taxi initiative were officially launched.
Delhi-NCR and Gujarat: The specific geographical regions where the Bharat Taxi platform is currently operational during its phased nationwide rollout.
Ministry of Cooperation
Status of Bharat Taxi
प्रव तथ: 22 JUL 2026 5:33PM by PIB Delhi
Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL), registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act,
2002, was established on 6 June 2025 by eight national-level cooperative institutions and was officially
launched on 5 February 2026 under the aegis of the Ministry of Cooperation. STCL has introduced a
cooperative-based mobility ecosystem that represents a paradigm shift from the conventional “driver-
partner” model to the “Sarathi-owner” model, under which drivers become members and owners of the
cooperative society, participate in its governance through representation on the Board of Management, and
share in the cooperative's surplus.
Through its Bharat Taxi platform, STCL operates on a zero-commission model, enabling drivers to retain
their earnings while the cooperative's surplus is distributed among its Sarathi-members. The platform
integrates cooperative ownership with technology-enabled ride-hailing services, including transparent fare
structures, real-time vehicle tracking, multilingual mobile interfaces, and round-the-clock customer
support, providing a homegrown and indigenous alternative to investment-driven aggregator platforms.
The implementation of Bharat Taxi Services is being carried out in a phased manner across the country.
The Bharat Taxi platform, comprising the Sarathi (driver) application, passenger application and the
backend management system, has been developed and is being expanded in a phased manner. The rollout
in individual cities and States is contingent on factors such as operational preparedness, availability of
Sarathis, completion of statutory requirements, and coordination with the concerned State Governments,
cooperative institutions and other stakeholders.
The implementation includes registration and onboarding of Sarathis, customer enrolment, training
programmes and expansion of services to identified cities and States.
7.76 lakh Sarathis (drivers) have been registered on the Bharat Taxi platform and their document
verification has been completed. 40.84 lakh customers have been registered on the platform. Presently the
Bharat Taxi is operational in cities of Delhi-NCR and Gujrat.
Bharat Taxi and Yatri Sathi are separate mobility platforms operating under different institutional
arrangements.
Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-based mobility platform operated by STCL under the provisions of the Multi-
State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002. Yatri Sathi is a State Government initiative developed, owned and
operated by the Department of Information Technology and Electronics (DITE), Government of West
Bengal for providing taxi aggregation services within the State.
This information was given by Union Minister for Home and Cooperation Shri Amit Shah in a written
reply in Rajya Sabha.
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