Amit Shah launches Bharat Taxi, India's first cooperative-based taxi service, in New Delhi
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah formally launched 'Bharat Taxi', India's first cooperative-based taxi service, in New Delhi on 5 February 2026.
Summary
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah formally launched 'Bharat Taxi', India's first cooperative-based taxi service, in New Delhi on 5 February 2026. More than 1,200 driver partners, called 'Sarathis', from various states attended. Shah said the drivers will be the owners and that the service will be available across the country within three years. Sarathis will get free treatment up to ₹5 lakh, insurance and affordable loans, and a 'Sarathi Didi' facility is meant for women's safety. MoUs were signed with nine institutions, including Delhi Traffic Police, DMRC, AAI and SBI.
Key facts
- Launched
- 5 February 2026, New Delhi
- Model
- Cooperative; drivers ('Sarathis') are owners
- Participation
- 1,200+ Sarathis; rally of 100 cars
- Benefits
- Free treatment up to ₹5 lakh, insurance, affordable loans
- MoUs
- 9 institutions incl. Delhi Traffic Police, DMRC, AAI, SBI
- Target
- Nationwide within three years
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What are the driver partners of the cooperative taxi service 'Bharat Taxi' called?
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Correct answer: D — Sarathis
Driver partners of Bharat Taxi are called 'Sarathis'; more than 1,200 attended the launch.
Consider the following about the launch of Bharat Taxi on 5 February 2026: 1. Sarathis will get free treatment up to ₹5 lakh. 2. MoUs were signed with nine institutions, including DMRC and SBI. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Cooperation release.