SaralnamaBharat Taxi, India's first cooperative cab service, starts in Delhi this November. 650 drivers join the pilot project. Nationwide expansion planned for December with 5,000 drivers and women 'Sarthis'. Drivers keep 100% earnings, paying only a small fee. App available in Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and English. Women drivers to get free training and special insurance. By 2030, service aims for 15,000 women drivers. Unlike Ola-Uber, this government-monitored service addresses safety concerns. Drivers are co-owners in this national cooperative ride-hailing platform developed by Ministry of Cooperation and National e-Governance Division. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 10:58 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative cab service, starts in Delhi this November
- 650 drivers join the pilot project
- Nationwide expansion planned for December with 5,000 drivers and women 'Sarthis'