‘Sahkar Taxi’ To Launch Soon, Here's How Govt Plans To Help Drivers Earn More
Unlike Ola and Uber, this service will allow drivers to register their two-wheelers, taxis, rickshaws, and four-wheelers through cooperative societies—without middlemen taking a share of their earnings.
The Indian government is set to launch ‘Sahkar Taxi’, a cooperative-based ride-hailing service aimed at benefiting drivers directly.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement in Parliament, highlighting that the initiative follows Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Sahkar Se Samriddhi’ (Prosperity through Cooperation) as per India Today.
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How Sahkar Taxi Will Work
Unlike existing ride-hailing services like Ola and Uber, Sahkar Taxi will be managed by cooperative societies. This means:
- Drivers can register their two-wheelers, taxis, rickshaws, and four-wheelers without dealing with middlemen.
- Earnings will go directly to drivers without commission cuts.The service will promote a fair and transparent pricing system.
“In a few months, this major cooperative taxi service will be launched, ensuring drivers receive their full earnings without deductions from intermediaries," Shah stated.
Ola & Uber Face Scrutiny Over Pricing
The announcement comes as major ride-hailing platforms, Ola and Uber, face allegations of unfair pricing. The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) recently issued notices to both companies over complaints that ride fares differ depending on whether a user books via an iPhone or an Android device.
However, both companies denied these claims:
- Ola stated that it follows a uniform pricing system and does not charge differently based on a user’s phone.
- Uber clarified that it does not set prices based on a rider’s phone manufacturer and is cooperating with the CCPA to address concerns.
Government Cracks Down on Unfair Pricing
The issue of discriminatory pricing went viral in December 2024 after a social media post showed different fares for the same Uber ride on two separate devices.
Consumer Affairs Minister Pralhad Joshi called such practices an “unfair trade practice" and assured that the government will expand its investigation to other sectors like food delivery and online ticketing to protect consumers from exploitative pricing.
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