Union Minister Piyush Goyal Launches Bharat Taxi app in Mumbai, Maharashtra
In April 2026, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I), launched the Bharat Taxi, India’s 1st cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, auto-rickshaw and cab driver, onboarding programme and application (app) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
In April 2026, Union Minister Piyush Goyal, Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I), launched the Bharat Taxi, India’s 1st cooperative-led ride-hailing platform, auto-rickshaw and cab driver, onboarding programme and application (app) in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
- This launch aimed to enhance earnings and welfare outcomes for drivers through a co-operative-led ride-hailing platform.
About Bharat Taxi App:
Impact: This newly launched app will offer various benefits to taxi drivers such as: zero commission, no subscription charges, free insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh, and access to MUDRA loans.
Background: In June 2025, eight national-level cooperative institutions established the Bharat Taxi under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS Act, 2002) and was officially launched on February 05, 2026.
Key Progress: Since its launch, the initial base of the taxi has been increased to more than 25,000 rides per day.
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- So far, Bharat Taxi has onboarded 5.17 lakh customers, while more than 50 lakh customers have availed the service.
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