Bharat Taxi slowly gaining momentum
Bharat Taxi, a cooperative-led digital App mobility platform operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL), a multistate cooperative society is officially launched in the cities of Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra and Rajasthan.
Platform Overview
- Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-led digital mobility app, operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL) under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002.
- Officially launched in Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan, with phased expansion across India.
Key Numbers (as of 04.08.2026)
- Drivers (Sarathis): 8.48 lakh registered.
- Customers: 44.27 lakh enrolled.
- Daily rides: 11,106 across multiple cities.
- Cumulative driver earnings: ₹83.70 crore.
City-wise Daily Rides
Delhi-NCR: 5,574
Gujarat: 3,817
Lucknow: 324
Chandigarh: 190
Mumbai: 197
Jaipur: 372
Pune: 632
Total: 11,106
Expansion Strategy
- Rollout depends on operational readiness, driver availability, statutory approvals, and coordination with State Governments & cooperatives.
- Includes driver onboarding, customer enrolment, training, and service expansion.
Collaboration with Yatri Sathi
- On 19 July 2026, STCL signed an MoU with the Government of West Bengal to collaborate with the Yatri Sathi platform.
- Bharat Taxi will support in driver enrolment, cooperative membership, welfare, and outreach.
- Important distinction:
- Bharat Taxi: Cooperative-based, national rollout.
- Yatri Sathi: State-led platform by West Bengal’s Department of IT & Electronics.
👉 In short: Bharat Taxi has quickly scaled into one of India’s largest cooperative mobility platforms, with strong driver participation and customer adoption. Its MoU with West Bengal signals a cooperative–government synergy that could accelerate nationwide expansion.
