Bharat Taxi to launch in Jaipur in first week of June 2025
Synopsis
Bharat Taxi — India's first driver-owned cooperative taxi service — is coming to Jaipur in June 2025, taking on Ola and Uber with a model where drivers hold ownership rights, share profits equitably, and cannot be suspended without a hearing. Rajasthan's state government is backing the rollout, with ambitions to make the state a national template for cooperative urban mobility.
Key Takeaways
Bharat Taxi will launch in Jaipur in the first week of June 2025 , confirmed by Rajasthan MoS for Cooperation Gautam Kumar Dak on 20 May .
The service is already operational in Delhi , Lucknow , Mumbai , and Chandigarh .
Bharat Taxi is India's first cooperative-model taxi service — drivers own the company, not a private corporate entity.
The model is built on four principles: ownership, security, respect, and equitable profit-sharing .
Drivers at the Jaipur dialogue cited exploitation, hidden charges, and arbitrary suspensions under private aggregators as key grievances.
Rajasthan aims to become a model state for Bharat Taxi's successful cooperative operation.
India's first cooperative-model taxi service, Bharat Taxi, is set to make its Jaipur debut in the first week of June 2025, expanding its footprint beyond existing operations in Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Chandigarh. The service promises affordable, safe commutes for passengers while giving taxi drivers ownership stakes and equitable profit-sharing — a direct challenge to the dominance of private ride-hailing aggregators.
What the Minister Said
Rajasthan Minister of State for Cooperation (Independent Charge) Gautam Kumar Dak announced the upcoming launch on Wednesday, 20 May, while addressing drivers at the 'Bharat Taxi Dialogue' programme held at the Apex Bank auditorium in Jaipur. Dak described the initiative as unique because taxi drivers themselves — not any private corporate entity — will be the owners of the company.
'The taxi driver will be the real owner of the company,' Dak said, adding that no driver's account would be suspended without first giving them an opportunity to be heard. He also said the service would free drivers from hidden charges and the arbitrary practices of private companies.
The Cooperative Model Explained
Bharat Taxi is structured around four core principles: ownership, security, respect, and equitable profit-sharing. Unlike conventional aggregator platforms where a private firm retains algorithmic control and a significant commission cut, the cooperative model ensures that profits circulate within the driver community and, by extension, within the country.
According to Dak, the cooperative taxi framework will improve drivers' confidence, livelihood, and overall economic standing by offering them better choices and a stake in the platform's growth.
Drivers Speak Out Against Private Aggregators
During the interaction session, several drivers shared first-hand accounts of exploitation under private aggregator companies — citing stagnant earnings, opaque subscription charges, and the threat of arbitrary account suspension. Drivers welcomed the Bharat Taxi launch, expressing confidence that an indigenously operated cooperative institution would keep profits within the country rather than channelling them to corporate shareholders.
Drivers also pledged full cooperation in making Rajasthan a model state for the successful rollout of Bharat Taxi.
Key Officials Present
The event was attended by Special Assistant Suraj Singh Negi, Additional Registrar (Human Resource Management) Bhomaram, Apex Bank Managing Director Ranjit Singh Chundawat, and Bharat Taxi Jaipur City Head Abhishek Charan, signalling institutional backing for the initiative at the state level.
What Comes Next
With Jaipur lined up for launch, Bharat Taxi is expected to extend to additional Rajasthan cities in subsequent phases. The Jaipur rollout will serve as a critical test of whether the cooperative model can scale beyond its current metro presence and compete effectively with entrenched private players. If successful, Rajasthan could become a replicable template for other states looking to reform urban mobility economics.
Point of View
But also a risk — if the cooperative becomes dependent on state support rather than market viability, its long-term sustainability is questionable.
NationPress
15 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bharat Taxi and how is it different from Ola or Uber?
Bharat Taxi is India's first cooperative-model taxi service, where the drivers themselves are the owners of the company rather than a private corporate entity. Unlike Ola or Uber, it operates on principles of equitable profit-sharing and prohibits arbitrary account suspension without giving drivers a hearing.
When will Bharat Taxi launch in Jaipur?
Bharat Taxi is scheduled to launch in Jaipur in the first week of June 2025, as announced by Rajasthan Minister of State for Cooperation Gautam Kumar Dak on 20 May 2025.
Which cities already have Bharat Taxi services?
Bharat Taxi is currently operational in Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Chandigarh. Jaipur is the next city in line, with further expansion to other Rajasthan cities expected in subsequent phases.
How does the cooperative model benefit taxi drivers?
Under the cooperative model, drivers hold ownership rights in the company, receive equitable profit-sharing, and are protected from hidden charges and arbitrary suspension. According to state officials, the model is designed to improve drivers' livelihood, confidence, and economic status.
Who were the key officials at the Bharat Taxi Dialogue in Jaipur?
The event was attended by Special Assistant Suraj Singh Negi, Additional Registrar Bhomaram, Apex Bank Managing Director Ranjit Singh Chundawat, and Bharat Taxi Jaipur City Head Abhishek Charan, alongside Minister of State Gautam Kumar Dak.
