India’s first government-backed cab taxi service, ‘Bharat Taxi’, was officially launched in New Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, while launching the app, said that its biggest feature is that drivers will not have to pay any commission and they themselves will be stakeholders, i.e., owners of this platform. Passengers will get to travel at lower fares, and fares will not increase even during peak hours.
Bharat Taxi is based on the ‘Driver as Owner’ concept, where the driver is the owner of the platform, not a large company. The aim of this service is to curb the arbitrary practices of private companies like Ola and Uber. Bharat Taxi was successfully trialled in New Delhi and Rajkot, Gujarat.
Let’s find out how passengers and drivers can register on this platform and what its special features are…
How Does Bharat Taxi Work?
Drivers register themselves on the Bharat Taxi app. When a passenger books a taxi through the app, the nearest driver gets the ride. After the ride is completed, the fare goes directly to the driver’s bank account, not to any company’s wallet. This is why, in this model, drivers are not just employees, but stakeholders in the platform.
Bharat Taxi Has Two Apps:
For Passengers, There Is The Bharat Taxi – Cab, Auto & Bike App.
Passengers Can Download This App From The Google Play Store And Register Easily.
After Entering The Mobile Number In The App, An OTP Is Received, Which Verifies The Number.
After This, The Passenger Has To Enter Their Name.
Once The Registration Is Complete, A Cab, Auto, Or Bike Can Be Booked Through The App.
How Can Drivers Join?
Download The Bharat Taxi Driver App From The Google Play Store.
Then Enter Your Number. Verify With The OTP.
Upload Identity Documents Such As Aadhaar Card And PAN Card. Upload A Valid Commercial Driving License (CDL) With Your Name And Photo Clearly Visible.
Upload The RC, Insurance, And PUC Documents For The Vehicle You Will Be Driving.
Fill In And Verify Your Bank Details So That Your Earnings Can Be Directly Deposited Into Your Account.
After This, Your Background/Police Verification May Be Conducted.
Where Is Bharat Taxi Service Currently Available?
Bharat Taxi service has been launched as a pilot project in Delhi-NCR. It will subsequently be launched in major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Bhopal, Lucknow, and Jaipur.
How Is It Different From Ola-Uber?
Bharat Taxi’s model is completely different from Ola-Uber. There is no commission or surge pricing. In Ola-Uber, the company owns the platform, and the driver simply works for them.
What Are The Safety Features In Bharat Taxi?
Bharat Taxi Has Implemented Necessary Safety Measures For Both Passengers And Drivers…
Driver Verification (ID, License, Etc.)
Digital Record Of The Ride
Trip Tracking Through The App
Support System In Case Of Emergency
Bharat Ki Taxi Inside
Where To Complain If A Driver Misbehaves?
If a passenger experiences any misconduct, there is no need to panic. You can go to the Help/Support section of the Bharat Taxi app and file a written complaint with the ride details to customer care or the complaint number. Since the drivers are themselves part of this system, accountability is also higher.
Also Know This About Bharat Taxi…
More Than 10,000 Rides Are Completed Daily On The Bharat Taxi App.
More Than 150 Women Drivers Are Associated With The Platform Under The ‘Bike Didi’ Scheme.
Drivers Have Been Paid More Than ₹10 Crore So Far.
The Launch Of Bharat Taxi Was Announced On June 6, 2025.
Bharat Taxi Services Have Started In Delhi-NCR And Gujarat.
More Than Five Lakh Users Have Registered On The App. More Than One Lakh Drivers Are Connected To The Bharat Taxi Platform.
