‘The one who works hard should get profit…’, said Home Minister Amit Shah while talking to the drivers of Bharat Taxi.

Amit Shah Meets Bharat Taxi Drivers: Today Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah had an important conversation with the charioteers (drivers) of ‘Bharat Taxi’. In this town hall-like conversation, he explained the features of Bharat Taxi’s cooperative model and emphasized that this platform will make the drivers the owners and not the beneficiaries of any private company.

Shah said that the objective of Bharat Taxi is not to earn huge profits, but to strengthen the hard working charioteers. He clarified that 80% of the earnings on the platform will go to drivers based on the kilometers covered by them, while 20% will be reserved as cooperative capital. Additionally, they promised that no driver would earn less than the base rate, which is often the case with private apps.

Why is it useful for India?

‘Bharat Taxi’ is the country’s first cooperative ride-hailing service, which strengthens the spirit of self-reliant India and cooperation. It organizes millions of drivers and provides them financial security.

• It makes urban transport more inclusive and affordable.
• Common travelers get relief by getting rid of surge pricing and high commissions.
• The cooperative model provides stable income for drivers, which helps reduce poverty and increase the quality of employment.
• Expansion to all municipal cities in the next 2-3 years will have a nationwide impact.

Why is Ola better than companies like Uber?
Private companies like Ola, Uber, Rapido run on the corporate model, where the company takes 20-30% commission.

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• Surge pricing increases the fare manifold.
• Drivers’ earnings remain uncertain, there is no guarantee of base rate.
• The profits go to the company’s owners or shareholders.

What is special about Bharat Taxi?

• Zero commission – the entire money is divided between the driver and the co-operative.
• No surge pricing – fares remain stable and affordable.
• Drivers are owners (can become shareholders by investing only ₹500).
• Transparency is complete. Accounts opened, all information through notification.

What are the benefits for drivers?

• Minimum Base Rate Guarantee – You will never earn less.
• 80% profit share- directly into bank on kilometer basis.
• Subscription from Rs 500 – Fixed returns + long term profit share.
• Cheap Insurance- Personal Accident, Health Insurance (at lower premiums from partners like IFFCO Tokio).
• Easy loan from Co-operative Bank – for purchase/upgrade of vehicle by keeping the vehicle as mortgage.
• Special provisions for women drivers (‘Sarathi Didi’) – priority and security.
• Sense of Ownership – Drivers do not just earn, but become owners.

While talking to the drivers, Amit Shah said, “The one who works hard should get the profit, not a rich person.” Bharat Taxi is a living example of this thinking, which is bringing a revolution in the taxi sector of India. This service will start from Delhi-NCR and Gujarat and will soon spread across the country.