Delhi’s commuter landscape is set to change from the start of the new year 2026, as Bharat Taxi, India’s first cooperative-based taxi service, is set to launch. Prepared for a citywide launch on January 1, this app-based cab service is positioned as a domestic alternative
The launch of Bharat Taxi marks a turning point in India’s gig economy—a direct government intervention in one of the country’s fastest-growing sectors. Operated by the Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited (STCL), the initiative introduces India’s first government-backed, driver-owned cab platform. Announced in October 2025, Bharat