’Bharat Taxi’ to operate on zero commission, drivers to get ₹5 lakh social security: CM Yogi Adityanath
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has launched 'Bharat Taxi,' a service offering zero-commission registration for drivers along with social security benefits. Additionally, the state reduced interest rates on agricultural loans for farmers to 6% to support rural economic development.
Why it matters
These initiatives represent significant state-level interventions aimed at improving the livelihoods of gig-economy workers and the agricultural sector in India's most populous state.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, launched Bharat Taxi and the Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, taking two major steps for taxi drivers and farmers. Through ‘Bharat Taxi,’ two-wheeler, taxi, and three-wheeler drivers will be able to join with zero commission upon registration. They will also receive social security coverage of Rs. 5 lakh. Meanwhile, under the Mukhyamantri Krishak Samriddhi Yojana, the interest rate on loans provided to farmers through the Uttar Pradesh Cooperative Gramya Vikas Bank has been reduced from 11% to 6%.
CM said, “No one had thought about taxi, two-wheeler and three-wheeler drivers earlier. Now, upon registration, they will become part of Bharat Taxi on zero commission and will receive social security of ₹5 lakh. With social security, a driver will be able to carry out his work responsibly and without worry.”
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