Big boost for Mumbai drivers! Piyush Goyal launches Bharat Taxi mega onboarding drive

Organised at Kamla Vihar Sports Club in Kandivali West, the programme witnessed participation from hundreds of auto-rickshaw and cab drivers, transport union representatives, and cooperative association members.

The initiative aims to expand access to structured digital platforms that enhance driver participation, improve transparency, and create better earning opportunities for drivers.

Addressing the gathering, Piyush Goyal emphasised the importance of cooperative and technology-driven models in strengthening India’s evolving mobility ecosystem.

He stated that Bharat Taxi enables drivers to participate as partners while benefiting from digital tools that improve transparency, earnings, and dignity of labour. He added that such initiatives represent the future direction of India’s urban transport systems.

The onboarding drive forms part of broader efforts to strengthen driver-first mobility systems across major cities. By simplifying onboarding processes, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring more consistent access to ride demand, the initiative seeks to build a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem for both drivers and commuters.

Mumbai now joins a growing network of cities including Delhi NCR, Gujarat, Chandigarh, and Lucknow, where organised mobility networks are expanding steadily.

Recent operational indicators reflect the platform’s growth, with over 5.17 lakh drivers engaged, more than 50 lakh customers onboarded, and nearly 10 lakh rides facilitated every month across cities.

Speaking on the occasion, Vivek Pandey, COO of Bharat Taxi, said Mumbai is a high-potential market, and the strong support received from local driver unions has reinforced confidence in the platform’s expansion plans and its commitment to building a robust driver ecosystem in the city.

The expansion aligns with the vision of Shri Amit Shah, Union Minister for Home and Cooperation, to see Bharat Taxi operate across all major cities in India over the next three years, with Mumbai emerging as a key milestone in this national growth roadmap.

The programme underscores the Government’s continued emphasis on enabling technology-led, inclusive, and cooperative mobility frameworks that respond to the evolving needs of drivers and commuters in metropolitan regions.