Bharat Taxi To Expand Across Major Cities In 2–3 Years: MoS Krishan Pal

The government has announced plans to expand Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-based ride-hailing service, to all major cities and talukas across India within the next two to three years.

Speaking in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Cooperation Krishan Pal Gurjar said the initiative aims to create more job opportunities and improve the income of drivers through the cooperative model.

Service Currently Available In Select Cities

At present, Bharat Taxi is operating in Delhi NCR and several cities in Gujarat, including:

• Ahmedabad
• Rajkot
• Somnath
• Dwarka

The government plans to gradually expand the service nationwide over the next few years.

Focus On Driver Empowerment

According to the minister, the platform was introduced mainly to empower drivers and increase their earnings. The service allows drivers to become part of a cooperative system, giving them a sense of ownership.

Users can easily book rides through a mobile application, which ensures transparent pricing and improved security features.

The platform is also integrated with the Delhi Police to enhance passenger safety.

Strong Driver Participation

The government said the initiative has already received strong support from drivers. So far, around 4 lakh drivers have registered on the platform.

This large participation highlights the growing interest in cooperative-based digital services in the transportation sector.

India’s First Cooperative Ride-Hailing Platform

Last month, Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah officially launched Bharat Taxi, describing it as India’s first ride-hailing platform run by cooperative organisations.

The platform has been set up with support from eight major cooperative institutions, including dairy giant Amul.

Conclusion

The expansion of Bharat Taxi reflects the government’s effort to strengthen the cooperative sector while improving the livelihoods of drivers. With plans to reach major cities and smaller towns over the next few years, the platform could emerge as a strong alternative in India’s ride-hailing market.

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