Are digital meters the solution to Goa’s taxi troubles?
Almost every year for the past few years now, whenever the topic of taxis has come up in the media, it has always revolved around the fact that fares are too expensive and not regulated. Till now, there has not been a universally accepted solution, and not for lack of trying. Last year, there was […]
The Goan cab dilemma leaving tourists and locals caught in the middle
If you’re living in Goa, then you’re definitely aware of the ongoing ‘war’ between Goa Miles, the app-based taxi service, and the local taxi drivers. If you’re not living here and are not aware of what’s happening, the short version of the story is that local taxi drivers are up in arms because they feel […]
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 […]
Goa’s Taxi wars set to escalate
The ongoing fight against Goa’s Taxis to bring Ola and Uber to Goa has gone up a notch, with citizens now opening a Facebook page – The Taxi Revolution In Goa – to garner support and bring app-based taxis to Goa. As per a Times Of India report, last month, an online petition was started […]
Time to say Dev Borem Korum to taxis in Goa ?
Canada-based Goan, Mahesh Sardesai feels that Goa being one of the top tourism destinations in the country needs something more than the existing service of taxis in Goa to boost the state’s tourism economy. With that in mind, Sardessai started a petition – Chief Minister of Goa: Support Ola/Uber/Online Taxis in Goa. In less than […]
