Amit Shah Unveils Bharat Taxi Expansion Plans Across India

Union Home Minister Amit Shah has announced the launch of Bharat Taxi in Gujarat, with plans to expand its cooperative mobility platform to over 500 cities across India in the next two years. The initiative aims to empower drivers by allowing them to become members and shareholders, rather than independent contractors. Shah emphasized the importance of this cooperative model and highlighted the enrollment of around 700,000 driver-members. The expansion will include major cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Kolkata, with operations expected to commence shortly. This initiative is part of a broader movement to promote cooperative efforts in the country.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 27, 2026, 17:45 IST

Launch of Bharat Taxi in Gujarat

Union Minster Amit Shah (centre) during the launch of Bharat Taxi in Gujarat's Gandhinagar. (Photo:@sanghaviharsh/X)

Gandhinagar, June 27: Amit Shah, the Union Home and Cooperation Minister, announced on Saturday that Bharat Taxi aims to broaden its cooperative mobility platform to over 500 cities and towns across India within the next two years.

During the launch event in Gujarat, Shah mentioned that the platform had already started trial operations in various locations and has now officially begun services in major cities throughout the state.

He stated, "Today marks the formal launch in Gujarat. From this day forward, Bharat Taxi will operate in all major cities of Gujarat across three categories: two-wheelers, auto-rickshaws, and four-wheelers," adding that the next step involves a nationwide rollout.

Shah highlighted several cities where the cooperative platform is set to initiate operations soon.

"I want to announce from this stage that within one and a half to two years, we will expand to over 500 cities, ensuring coverage everywhere," he stressed.

He listed cities like Nagpur, Pune, Mumbai, Lucknow, Chandigarh, Jaipur, and Kolkata, stating that Bharat Taxi would reach all seven locations before July 31.

Shah emphasized that the cooperative model would be central to this expansion, allowing drivers to become members and shareholders instead of remaining independent contractors.

He revealed that approximately 700,000 "Sarathis," or driver-members, have already joined as shareholders in the cooperative.

"I am delighted that today you have joined the family of seven lakh Sarathis and become part of Bharat Taxi," he remarked.

Shah connected this initiative to the broader cooperative movement supported by the Ministry of Cooperation.