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.
Shri Kishori Lal (asked), Ministry of Cooperation (answered)
- 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
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04.08.2026
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Document details
| Official title | Bharat Taxi |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q223 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 04.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |