NeGD & Bharat Taxi Pioneer Cooperative Ride‑Hailing

India aims to reclaim dominance in the mobility sector by promoting a democratic, cooperative model of ride‑hailing. Under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the National e‑Governance Division (NeGD) will support Bharat Taxi (Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited) in building a tech‑driven, citizen‑centric ride‑hailing service slated to launch in December 2025. This partnership aligns with the Digital India vision and seeks to embed cooperative values, robust security, and system integration into the ride ecosystem.

What is it?

• Unlike privately owned global ride-hailing giants, Bharat Taxi is being developed under a cooperative framework.
• It is backed by major institutions including NCDC, IFFCO, AMUL, KRIBHCO, NAFED, NABARD, NDDB, and NCEL.
• This model ensures shared ownership, more equitable profit distribution, and a greater focus on community welfare.

Role of NeGD

NeGD will provide strategic and technical advisory to ensure that the platform meets the highest standards in,

• Digital Integration: Seamless integration with DigiLocker, UMANG, and API Setu to allow for smooth identity verification and single-window access to services.
• Cybersecurity & Compliance: Ensuring the platform aligns with national data protection laws and cybersecurity frameworks.
• Governance & Management: Supporting transparent and scalable governance structures.
• User Accessibility: Advising on UI/UX best practices, multilingual capabilities, and inclusive access for all demographics.

This ensures Bharat Taxi is not just another tech product, but a citizen-focused digital public service.

Key Takeaways

• Launch: Bharat Taxi will roll out in December 2025.
• Backed by: Major cooperative institutions (e.g., AMUL, NABARD).
• Led by: Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited.
• Advised by: NeGD, providing support in security, integration, UI/UX, and governance.
• Integration: Linked with DigiLocker, UMANG, API Setu.