Bharat Taxi gets no government financial support, findings show

The question asked by Shri Kishori Lal to the Ministry of Cooperation regarding the Bharat Taxi cooperative-based ride-hailing platform, seeking details on its launch, objectives, registration numbers, financial support, expansion plans, and safety measures.

Asked and answered by: Shri Kishori Lal (asked), Ministry of Cooperation (answered)

What the government said

• Bharat Taxi is a cooperative-led ride-hailing platform operated by Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL)
• 8.27 lakh Sarathis (drivers) registered as of 28.07.2026
• No financial assistance, equity support or incentives provided by the Government
• Expansion based on operational requirements, availability of Sarathis, and coordination with State Governments
• Safety features include SOS facility, encrypted data storage under Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
• Transparent fare determination after stakeholder consultations

Also in the document

• No financial assistance provided by the Government for establishing or expanding the platform
• Expansion strategy includes partnerships with airports, railway stations, metro systems, and public transport networks where feasible
• Grievance redressal mechanism includes Call Centre, Customer Support Team, and Grievance Redressal Team