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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDesigned around a cooperative ownership model, Bharat Taxi aims to provide affordable rides for passengers while ensuring higher earnings and greater financial security for drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How Bharat Taxi Is Different<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Unlike traditional ride-hailing platforms, Bharat Taxi follows a zero-commission cooperative model<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drivers, referred to as ‘Sarathis’<\/strong>, are not just service providers but also members and shareholders of the cooperative. Instead of paying hefty commissions to aggregators, they retain their earnings and are also eligible to receive dividends whenever the cooperative generates profits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The platform supports car, auto-rickshaw and bike taxi services<\/strong> through a single mobile application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n No Surge Pricing Or Hidden Charges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n One of the biggest highlights of Bharat Taxi is its transparent pricing structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The platform does away with surge pricing<\/strong>, which often leads to sharply increased fares during peak hours, festivals or bad weather. It also promises no hidden charges<\/strong>, with only a nominal service fee applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the Maharashtra government, the fare structure is similar to Mumbai’s traditional black-and-yellow taxis, with a starting fare of \u20b931 for the first 1.5 kilometres<\/strong> and \u20b921 for every additional kilometre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Drivers Become Owners<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The cooperative model is designed to improve the financial well-being of drivers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Instead of working as independent contractors for private aggregators, Bharat Taxi drivers become co-owners of the platform. Payments are credited directly to their bank accounts, and they receive a share of the cooperative’s profits through dividends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n According to the government, nearly 8 lakh drivers<\/strong> across India have already joined Bharat Taxi, and more than \u20b977 crore<\/strong> has been transferred directly to drivers without commission deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Creating Jobs Across Maharashtra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The first phase of the service has been launched from Navi Mumbai International Airport<\/strong>, with 600 taxis<\/strong> deployed initially. The government plans to expand the fleet to over 1,000 taxis<\/strong> in the near future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n