'Bharat Taxi' Service Launched in Five Cities of Uttar Pradesh

On September 23, 2026, the cooperative model-based 'Bharat Taxi' service was launched across five major cities in Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow.

Key Facts

Launch in Five Cities: The Bharat Taxi service has been launched in Lucknow, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur, and Prayagraj. Approximately 40,000 drivers (Sarathis) have already registered in these cities.
Cooperative Model: The service is based on the "Driver is the Owner" principle, where the drivers are stakeholders and owners of the cooperative setup, with earnings directly transferred to their accounts.
Agreements and Digital Initiatives: Agreements were signed between Bharat Taxi and the Airport Authority, Lucknow Metro Rail, and Lucknow Police. Additionally, the 'Chief Minister Krishak Samriddhi Yojana' portal, 'Fertilizer Setu' (Urtvarak Setu), and the UPCDC app were launched.
National Progress: Since its initial launch in February 2026, Bharat Taxi has onboarded over 1 million drivers and nearly 4 million passengers, completing approximately 20,000 trips daily within six months.