Bharat Taxi: Government's Zero-Commission Ride-Hailing App Launched

• Union Home Minister Amit Shah launched Bharat Taxi on February 5, 2026, as India's first cooperative ride-hailing app.
• Aims to provide stable income, improved safety, and financial security to drivers by addressing high commissions charged by private apps.
• Operated by Sahakari Taxi Cooperative Limited, it empowers drivers as partners, calling them "Saarthis."
• Features a zero-commission model where drivers receive nearly 80% of earnings directly, with the rest for app expenses and a cooperative fund owned by drivers.
• Drivers can register via the Bharat Taxi Driver app, uploading documents for online verification including DigiLocker and police checks.