By Krishna Dua 
Bharat Taxi Expands Services Nationwide, Growth Accelerates
Bharat Taxi, the Gurugram-based mobility platform founded in 2006 by Sudarshan Bhagat, has accelerated its nationwide expansion in early 2026, cementing its position as one of the fastest-growing players in India’s inter-city and intra-city ride-hailing market. The company, which started as an outstation-focused aggregator, now operates in 126 cities, boasts a registered fleet of over 1,22,000 vehicles and reports daily rides exceeding 5.2 lakh. Calendar-year 2025 revenue grew 44 % year-on-year to approximately ₹3,050 crore, and management has guided for 58–65 % growth in 2026.
With fresh funding, aggressive city launches, product diversification and a strong push into electric mobility, Bharat Taxi is no longer merely a challenger—it is reshaping competitive dynamics in multiple segments. This report details the latest expansion moves, service launches, financial performance, technology upgrades, sustainability initiatives and future milestones.
Nationwide Footprint Expansion – New Cities Added
In Q4 2025 and the first month of 2026 Bharat Taxi entered or significantly deepened presence in 18 new cities, taking its total operational footprint to 126 cities (up from 78 in January 2025). Key additions include:
- Tier-1: Coimbatore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram
- Tier-2/3: Jodhpur, Bikaner, Ujjain, Gwalior, Jhansi, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Dehradun, Haridwar, Rishikesh, Gorakhpur, Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur, Jabalpur, Bilaspur
The company has also secured priority pick-up and parking zones at 14 additional airports, including Lucknow, Varanasi, Jaipur, Coimbatore, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Patna, Bhubaneswar, Ranchi, Raipur, Nagpur, Indore and Vadodara.
Bharat Taxi now claims 20–24 % market share in outstation rides originating from Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Jaipur and Chandigarh—up from 12–15 % a year ago.
New Product Launches & Vertical Expansion
The company has aggressively diversified beyond traditional outstation rides:
- Bharat Prime Sedan & SUV (launched 12 January 2026) Premium inter-city service with fixed all-inclusive fares, English-speaking drivers, 4.8+ rating guarantee, complimentary water, Wi-Fi and priority airport transfers. Already live in 72 cities; average ride value ₹4,100–₹5,600.
- Bharat Bike Taxi 2.0 (relaunched 20 January 2026) Two-wheeler rides rolled out in Delhi-NCR, Jaipur, Lucknow, Patna, Indore, Bhopal, Kanpur and Varanasi with improved helmet hygiene, female-pillion safety features and fares 28–35 % lower than Rapido and Ola Bike in pilot markets.
- Bharat Rentals – Subscription Mobility (pilot in 10 cities) Monthly car-rental packages starting at ₹14,999 (Maruti Dzire) to ₹36,999 (Toyota Innova Crysta) with unlimited kilometres, zero down-payment option and free maintenance. Targets IT professionals, small businesses and relocating families.
- Bharat Outstation Express (fixed-schedule departures) Bus-like AC sedan/SUV departures on high-density routes: Delhi–Agra–Jaipur, Mumbai–Pune–Nashik, Bengaluru–Mysuru–Coorg, Hyderabad–Vijayawada–Visakhapatnam. Occupancy-based dynamic pricing reduces fares by 35–45 % vs on-demand outstation.
Technology & Driver Ecosystem Enhancements
Bharat Taxi rolled out several tech-led upgrades in early 2026:
- Bharat AI Dispatcher 2.1 — ML-based ride allocation factoring driver ratings, vehicle condition, passenger preference history, ETA accuracy and real-time traffic. Reduced average wait time by 24 % in pilot cities.
- Bharat Safety Shield 2.0 — Mandatory live GPS tracking, in-trip SOS linked to local police, panic video recording (with consent), automatic accident detection and emergency services alert.
- Minimum earnings guarantee — ₹1,250 daily floor for active drivers in metro cities (after fuel & maintenance deduction).
- Zero-commission onboarding for women drivers — 0 % commission on first 120 rides for every female driver joining in 2026.
Driver base grew to 1,24,000 registered partners (up 41 % YoY), with female participation rising to 16 % from 9 % a year ago.
Financial Performance & Funding Update
Bharat Taxi reported unaudited CY 2025 revenue of ₹3,050 crore (up 44 % YoY) and achieved EBITDA breakeven in Q4 2025. Gross booking value crossed ₹9,800 crore in 2025.
In December 2025 the company closed a $200 million Series E extension round led by Temasek Holdings at a post-money valuation of $3.1 billion. Existing investors Beenext, Omidyar Network, Info Edge, Sequoia Capital India and WestBridge Capital participated. Fresh capital is being deployed for:
- Fleet expansion in tier-2/3 cities
- Building owned EV charging infrastructure (target 3,000 stations by Dec 2026)
- Heavy investment in AI/ML for dynamic pricing, dispatch and fraud detection
- Marketing and brand campaigns in newly launched markets
Competitive Positioning & Market Share Gains
Bharat Taxi has carved a distinct niche:
- Outstation rides: 26–30 % market share in North India (Delhi–Agra–Jaipur–Chandigarh–Amritsar–Lucknow)
- Airport transfers: 21–25 % share in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Ahmedabad
- Inter-city express fixed departures: 38–44 % share on high-volume routes
- Bike taxi (pilot markets): 25–32 % share within three months of relaunch
Against larger rivals:
- Ola Outstation & Intercity: Strong in South but losing ground in North
- Uber Intercity: Premium-focused, lower volume
- MakeMyTrip / Goibibo cabs: Higher fares, declining share
- BluSmart & Evera: EV-only, limited to Delhi-NCR and Bengaluru
Sustainability & EV Roadmap
Bharat Taxi has committed to 65 % electric fleet by December 2028. Current status (early February 2026):
- 16,500 EVs on platform (up from 4,800 in January 2025)
- 1,400 charging stations operational (partnered with Statiq, Kazam, Tata Power EZ Charge, Zeon)
- EV-only airport-transfer service live in Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune
The company claims a 42 % reduction in per-km carbon emissions in Delhi-NCR compared with January 2025.
Future Roadmap & Upcoming Milestones
- March 2026: Launch of Bharat Shuttle (18–25 seater electric mini-buses) on 12 high-density inter-city routes
- April 2026: Rollout of subscription-based corporate mobility programme targeting SMEs and startups
- Q2 2026: Entry into 30 additional tier-2/3 cities
- Q3 2026: Confidential filing for IPO with SEBI (public listing targeted for Q1 2027)
Conclusion
Bharat Taxi’s performance in early 2026 demonstrates that a differentiated product strategy—fixed fares, premium outstation, subscription rentals, bike taxi relaunch and aggressive EV push—can challenge entrenched players in Indian mobility. The company has moved from being a niche outstation player to a full-stack competitor with strong fundamentals in high-growth verticals.
While profitability is still a work in progress, Bharat Taxi has shown that focused execution, technology leverage and customer-centric innovation can drive rapid market-share gains. Investors and industry observers will closely watch whether the company can sustain momentum, achieve profitable scale and successfully execute its IPO plans in the coming 12–18 months.