The Delhi government is set to launch the city’s first cooperative ride-hailing service, offering drivers an alternative to corporate cab aggregators and commuters a more affordable, surge-free experience.
According to TOI, the service will allow drivers to retain 100% of their earnings, with no commission deducted by a platform. Officials from the registrar cooperative society have been directed to create a detailed blueprint for the initiative.
Delhi’s Cooperative Minister Ravinder Indraj announced the plan during the annual general meeting of the Delhi Citizen Cooperative Bank. As per TOI, he described it as part of the government’s broader aim to “revitalise the cooperative movement in the city with new direction and energy.”
“I have asked officials to prepare a feasibility report and develop a framework so Delhi can get a cooperative taxi-hailing service,” Indraj told TOI. “The details are being worked out, but we intend to roll it out soon.”
The scheme takes inspiration from the Sahkar Taxi project being developed in Maharashtra and other states. This model, backed by the Union Ministry of Cooperation, aims to give drivers ownership in the platform, with profits shared among members.
In Delhi’s case, the cooperative will operate via a dedicated app, enabling direct connection between passengers and driver-members. As per TOI, the government will facilitate regulatory clearances, and the cooperative will set transparent fare slabs without algorithmic surge pricing.
An official told TOI, “The main objective is to uplift taxi drivers by improving their income, working conditions and overall quality of life. By making drivers active members and stakeholders, the government hopes to build a sustainable model that benefits drivers and consumers alike.”
Passengers will also benefit through stable fares, reliable service, and the absence of sudden price hikes. “This approach aims for a win-win scenario where drivers enjoy social security benefits and fair profit-sharing, while commuters get affordable rides,” the official added.
Indraj clarified to TOI that Delhi’s version will be tailored to its unique transport needs. “Our service won’t be an exact replica of Maharashtra’s, but will be designed to suit Delhi’s conditions,” he said.
Taxi unions have welcomed the move. Sanjay Samrat, president of the Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters Association, told TOI, “Cab aggregators take up to 40% commission on every ride, severely cutting into drivers’ earnings. When these firms were launched, their commission was zero, but that has changed drastically.”
He also urged the government to include existing CNG vehicles in the cooperative framework. “Forcing drivers to switch only to electric vehicles will be difficult because of high cost and limited profitability,” Samrat said, adding that affordable loans for vehicle purchase would be crucial.
(With inputs from TOI)
According to TOI, the service will allow drivers to retain 100% of their earnings, with no commission deducted by a platform. Officials from the registrar cooperative society have been directed to create a detailed blueprint for the initiative.
Delhi’s Cooperative Minister Ravinder Indraj announced the plan during the annual general meeting of the Delhi Citizen Cooperative Bank. As per TOI, he described it as part of the government’s broader aim to “revitalise the cooperative movement in the city with new direction and energy.”
“I have asked officials to prepare a feasibility report and develop a framework so Delhi can get a cooperative taxi-hailing service,” Indraj told TOI. “The details are being worked out, but we intend to roll it out soon.”
The scheme takes inspiration from the Sahkar Taxi project being developed in Maharashtra and other states. This model, backed by the Union Ministry of Cooperation, aims to give drivers ownership in the platform, with profits shared among members.
In Delhi’s case, the cooperative will operate via a dedicated app, enabling direct connection between passengers and driver-members. As per TOI, the government will facilitate regulatory clearances, and the cooperative will set transparent fare slabs without algorithmic surge pricing.
An official told TOI, “The main objective is to uplift taxi drivers by improving their income, working conditions and overall quality of life. By making drivers active members and stakeholders, the government hopes to build a sustainable model that benefits drivers and consumers alike.”
Passengers will also benefit through stable fares, reliable service, and the absence of sudden price hikes. “This approach aims for a win-win scenario where drivers enjoy social security benefits and fair profit-sharing, while commuters get affordable rides,” the official added.
Indraj clarified to TOI that Delhi’s version will be tailored to its unique transport needs. “Our service won’t be an exact replica of Maharashtra’s, but will be designed to suit Delhi’s conditions,” he said.
Taxi unions have welcomed the move. Sanjay Samrat, president of the Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transporters Association, told TOI, “Cab aggregators take up to 40% commission on every ride, severely cutting into drivers’ earnings. When these firms were launched, their commission was zero, but that has changed drastically.”
He also urged the government to include existing CNG vehicles in the cooperative framework. “Forcing drivers to switch only to electric vehicles will be difficult because of high cost and limited profitability,” Samrat said, adding that affordable loans for vehicle purchase would be crucial.
(With inputs from TOI)
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