Glitches in Goamiles App leave local public venting on social media
The much talked about Goamiles app for taxi services in the state, launched earlier this week. Originally seen as a blessing and much-needed tool for commuters and tourists, the app has not quite worked out the way it was supposed to. From technical glitches to a lack of vehicles showing availability on the app, perhaps […]
Now hail a taxi your way with GTDC’s new taxi app ‘GOAMILES’
Goa, with its view of the shimmering Arabian sea, swaying palm trees, fantastic eating joints and nightlife is one of India’s premier tourist destinations. Now, all this paints a very pretty picture but what doesn’t is the stress that a lot of tourists face on holiday when it comes to dealing with the taxi situation. […]
Taxigo City, the new online taxi service, races to popularity in Goa
Last week, Goa saw all the taxi operators in the state go on strike. They felt that their demands to the government were going unheard. Additionally, they were also protesting the installation of speed governors in their vehicles and the introduction of meters as well. about two years ago, they also went on strike to […]
Goa to keep Ola and Uber out, to launch it’s own app-based taxi service
Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) has announced it’s decision to launch an app-based taxi service for the state that will hire local tourist taxi operators. This is an attempt to solve the tourist taxi issue that has been brought to the government’s notice. The locals and the tourists have accused the taxi drivers of over-charging […]
