Saarathi Sethu

Saarathi Setu is India’s first DPI-native driver cooperative app, designed to empower drivers, vehicle owners, and gig workers. With Saarathi Setu, drivers move from insecure gig work to stable cooperative entrepreneurship. Through the app, every driver receives a Sarathi Digital ID linked with Aadhaar and e-Shram, unlocking access to verified bookings via Baayu and ONDC buyer apps, such as tourists, hotels, and MSMEs. Vehicle access is simplified with rentals, lease-to-own models, and direct owner-driver connections. Cooperative members also benefit from facilitated social security (insurance, pensions, emergency funds) and finance options (micro-loans, UPI payouts). Beyond income, Saarathi Setu reduces barriers to compliance and career growth by providing single-window access to permits, licenses, and vernacular skilling programs. Already piloted successfully in Assam with over 2,000 drivers onboarded and Saarathi Setu members have reported a 20–25% income uplift. The long-term mission is to onboard 100,000+ drivers and deploy 10,000 clean vehicles, cutting 45,000+ tons of CO₂ emissions. Saarathi Setu is more than an app. It’s a movement — built on cooperative values, digital trust, and sustainable mobility. Key Features - Sarathi Digital ID (Aadhaar + e-Shram) - Direct jobs & demand via Baayu and ONDC - Vehicle rentals and lease-to-own - Group insurance, pensions, emergency funds - Vernacular skilling & compliance support - Cooperative dashboard for members