Sahkar Taxi: A Govt’s Driver-First Taxi App To Rival Ola, Uber

Alankar Mishra

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Updated: 16-04-2025 at 12:57 PM

In a major move to empower drivers and bring fairness to the ride-hailing ecosystem, the government has announced the launch of Sahkar Taxi, a cooperative-based taxi service that will directly compete with existing cab aggregators like Uber and Ola. The government initiative has been met with overwhelming support from cab and auto-rickshaw drivers across Delhi-NCR, many of whom have long voiced concerns about the hefty commissions charged by private platforms.

Why Are Drivers Happy?

In apps like Uber and Ola, drivers don’t get the full money from each ride. A big part of their earnings goes as commission to the company. But Sahkar Taxi will work differently.

This new app is based on the cooperative model, which means the drivers will be the owners, too. So, they will not lose any commission. The full amount from the ride will go to them.

What the Drivers Are Saying?

Many drivers are happy and ready to support this new app.

Bhupendra Yadav, a cab driver in Delhi, said, “I drive the whole day but still don’t earn much. These big companies take a cut from every ride. If we get full money, we can take care of our families better. It will also make us feel good about our work.”

Vijay, an auto driver, added, “Whoever works hard should get the full income. Earlier, I didn’t trust apps at all. But if this one is made for drivers, then it’s a good thing. Private companies only think of profit. The government doing this is a better idea.”

Mohan, another cab driver, shared his thoughts, “If any private company launched this, we would be scared again. But since the government is behind it, we trust it more. If the system works well, I will surely drive on this app only.”

What Sahkar Taxi Will Offer?

Sahkar Taxi will not just have four-wheeler cabs. It will also have:

Two-wheeler bike
Auto rickshaws
Normal taxis

This will give passengers more choices like current apps. It may also lead to lower prices and better earnings for drivers.

A Win-Win for Everyone?

This idea can help both drivers and passengers. Drivers get full money, and passengers may get better service. If it works well, Sahkar Taxi could become a strong rival to Uber and Ola.

Conclusion

India is full of smart ideas, and Sahkar Taxi feels like one of them. It’s about time the people who do the hard work – our cab and auto drivers – get their fair share. This app could change the game, not just in Delhi, but across the nation.

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