"India's government is set to launch a rideshare platform and app that charges no commission and is intended to make life harder for Uber and its ilk. Called Bharat Taxi, the app will be operated by a co-operative company that describes the service as "a sustainable and democratic taxi service owned and operated by drivers" and will deliver "fair income, social security and dignified livelihood for drivers through collective ownership and cooperative principles.""
"The app is already available on Android and promises the chance to "book cabs in all major cities and countless small towns across India." It also reportedly allows operators of cabs, private cars, motorcycles, and even three-wheeled autorickshaws to bid for trips. Left unexplained at this point is how the platform will cover its operating costs, but drivers who sign up will apparently be in line for a share of any profits the co-op generates."
Bharat Taxi will be a commission-free rideshare platform operated by a cooperative company owned and run by drivers. The service promises fair income, social security, and dignified livelihoods through collective ownership and cooperative principles. The Android app enables booking in major cities and small towns and reportedly allows cab, private car, motorcycle, and autorickshaw operators to bid for trips. The platform's mechanism for covering operating costs remains unexplained, though drivers may receive a share of cooperative profits. Cooperation Minister Amit Shah framed the service as freeing commercial vehicle drivers from dependency on private companies, reflecting concern over commissions and big-tech dominance while echoing India's push for interoperable, free services like UPI.
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