Bharat Taxi targets 55-60 small cities, leans on bikes and autos to challenge Uber, Rapido

Cooperative-led ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi, launched in February, plans a 3-6 month push into 55-60 smaller cities including Kanpur, Gorakhpur and Rajasthan towns. Two- and three-wheelers anchor the rollout as it takes on Uber and Rapido in tier-2/3 markets.

— Source publishedSun, 21 Jun, 2026, 15:41 IST·First seen Sun, 21 Jun, 2026, 15:46 IST·Source Mint · Companies

What happened

Cooperative-led ride-hailing platform Bharat Taxi, launched in February, plans to expand to 55-60 smaller cities including Kanpur, Gorakhpur, Rajasthan towns

Key facts

  • 55-60 cities
  • 3-6 months

Why this matters

Bharat Taxi's rapid small-city footprint and two/three-wheeler density could make it a relevant partnership or co-investment target for players seeking distribution into Bharat-tier markets.

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