Bharat Taxi is a government-backed cooperative ride-hailing platform operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd (STCL), designed to provide a zero-commission, driver-owned alternative to private aggregators. The platform allows bookings for cars, auto-rickshaws, and two-wheelers, while enabling drivers to become co-owners through share participation and benefit from future profits. It focuses on fair, transparent pricing and aims to improve driver earnings and welfare within the gig economy. Currently operational in select cities with around 4 lakh drivers onboarded and about 10,000 daily rides, the initiative faces early challenges such as low demand and operational issues, but targets nationwide expansion by 2029, positioning itself as a potential large-scale cooperative model in India’s digital platform economy.
Click to View MoreThe Union Home Minister has introduced the National Cooperative Policy 2025 to enhance the sector's capacity and align with national development goals. The policy aims to expand cooperatives, promote education, and establish National Cooperative Exports Limited. It also addresses regional imbalances, lack of professional management, political interference, financial weaknesses, and low member participation.
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