The central government is planning to launch a ride-hailing mobility application called ‘Bharat Taxi App’ within the next one or two months, according to a statement made by Amit Shah at a public event in Panchkula. The proposed platform is intended to reduce the dependence of commercial vehicle drivers on private ride-hailing companies.
The app is expected to operate under the cooperative sector and is aimed at auto drivers, taxi drivers, and individuals using two-wheelers as taxis. The initiative is being positioned as a driver-focused model where earnings remain with service providers rather than being shared with platform owners.
The announcement was made during a conference organised by Krishak Bharati Cooperative Limited on sustainable agriculture and the role of cooperatives. Alongside the proposed mobility app, the event also focused on broader government initiatives related to agriculture, cooperation, and rural development.
Cooperative Mobility Model
According to the information shared, Bharat Taxi App will be operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Ltd, a multi-state cooperative society registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 2002, in June 2025. The app is expected to function as a technology platform owned and managed through cooperative structures.
The proposed model aims to ensure that all profits generated through the service are passed on directly to drivers. Additional features such as insurance coverage and advertising opportunities on vehicles are also expected to be part of the offering, with the intention of improving driver income and financial security.
The initiative is also being presented as a source of new employment opportunities in the transport sector. It is expected to enhance customer convenience while supporting the economic interests of drivers operating across cities and towns.
Broader Cooperative Push
The announcement of Bharat Taxi was made in the context of the government’s wider push to strengthen cooperatives across sectors. Emphasis has been placed on using cooperative structures to improve incomes in agriculture, animal husbandry, and allied activities, particularly in rural areas.
It was stated that agriculture policy is increasingly focused on sustainable farming practices, including reduced use of water and chemicals. Programmes related to soil and water conservation, organic farming, climate-resilient agriculture, and the Digital Agriculture Mission are being linked with cooperative institutions.
Primary Agricultural Credit Societies are also being expanded beyond credit functions. Model by-laws have been introduced, and PACS are being linked to activities such as fertiliser distribution, produce cleaning and grading, marketing, medicine shops, petrol pumps, and gas agencies.
Rural Employment Focus
Haryana was cited as an example where cooperation between agriculture and cooperative institutions is being used to improve farmer incomes. Procurement of multiple crops at minimum support prices and faster payment transfers were highlighted as part of this approach.
The role of cooperatives in animal husbandry was also underlined, with reference to large-scale dairy cooperatives that distribute a significant share of value directly to producers. The cooperative model was described as a mechanism that can generate higher returns compared to unorganised market structures.
During the event, several projects were inaugurated virtually, including a milk cooling centre and a flour mill, along with the distribution of banking cards and registration certificates to cooperative societies. A digital portal related to the International Year of Cooperatives was also launched.
The proposed Bharat Taxi app is expected to align with this broader strategy of using cooperative institutions to create sustainable livelihoods, generate employment, and reduce dependence on private intermediaries across key sectors of the economy.
