When India announced Sahkar, its first fully driver-owned taxi platform, I sensed change in the air. You might have heard Amit Shah present this zero-commission app in Parliament. Sahkar’s pitch is simple and powerful: Drivers keep every rupee they earn. Riders pay fair rates. The platform takes no cut. On the surface, this promise seems strong and familiar. That’s because Namma…
In a groundbreaking announcement, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah unveiled the launch of the Sahakar Taxi, India’s first national taxi service based on the cooperative model. This was revealed during an event in Mumbai celebrating the International Year of Cooperatives 2025, signaling a new era for the country’s transport sector. Shah articulated the…
In an unprecedented move to empower taxi drivers across India, Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah unveiled plans for a national taxi service founded on the cooperative model. This marks a transformative moment in the country’s transport sector, aimed at not just enhancing mobility but also offering an opportunity for drivers to become active…
Sahakar Taxi isn’t just a ride. It’s a movement. A movement born from the belief that drivers deserve dignity, passengers deserve fair pricing, and communities deserve a transportation system that uplifts rather than exploits. For years, ride-hailing platforms have placed profits above people. Drivers struggle under hidden fees and unpredictable pay. Passengers face inflated surge…
India is about to change the way it moves. Not with a new app, but with a movement. A movement rooted in ownership, fairness, and community. Sahakar Taxi Cooperative Limited, recently registered under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, marks a turning point in how we think about public transport and worker empowerment. I’ve spoken with…
The National Cooperative Development Corporation (NCDC), operating under the Ministry of Cooperation, Government of India, has officially invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified technology companies to collaborate on its ambitious Sahkar Taxi Project India’s first government-backed, cooperative-led taxi service. Launched as an alternative to privately operated ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Ola, Sahkar Taxi…