'Problem is not talent': Startup founder explains why India lags in tech despite having world's best engineering mindsAkshat Shrivastava criticizes India's slow tech adoption. He links tech supremacy to economic power, citing historical examples. Despite en...
21 Jul, 2025, 02.59 PM IST
Why are there no Ola or Uber cab services in Goa? IIM graduate decodes the simple mathGoa faces challenges in introducing national ride-hailing apps like Ola and Uber. Local taxi operators, a significant voting bloc, resist c...
20 Jun, 2025, 01.54 PM IST
App-based platforms power one-third of Goa's taxi fleetGoa's taxi landscape is changing. Local app-based platforms are becoming popular. Around 5,000 taxis are now on these apps. Chief Minister ...
15 Jun, 2025, 09.55 AM IST
No entry for Ola, Uber under aggregator rules, Goa CM assures taxi unionsGoa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant assures that new cab aggregator guidelines won't favor Ola and Uber. Local taxi operators expressed conc...
13 Jun, 2025, 04.41 PM IST
Goa tourist claims 'taxi mafia' charged him Rs 1600 for trip to restaurant. Netizens have a hard time believing himA viral video criticizes Goa's taxi unions, likening them to a 'transport mafia' due to exorbitant charges and lack of private taxi apps. T...
03 Apr, 2025, 11.11 AM IST
False data on Goa tourism a cause of concern: MinisterGoa's tourism minister addressed concerns about false tourism data. The state government is taking action against the misinformation. Goa's...
13 Nov, 2024, 08.16 AM IST
Taxi operators' protest in Goa to continue through weekendTaxi operators at Manohar International Airport in Goa are continuing their strike, demanding an end to alleged irregularities in the trans...
24 Aug, 2024, 10.35 AM IST
Bengaluru transport officials go on snap drive, seize ‘unauthorised’ bike taxisBengaluru authorities seized unauthorized, app-based bike taxis after auto drivers' protests, leading to tension. The Bike Taxi Welfare Ass...
05 Jul, 2024, 06.10 PM IST
Ola applies for licence to operate e-bike taxis in KarnatakaKarnataka allows operation of EV two-wheelers as bike taxis under its Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, 2021. The regulations, however, require th...
19 Sep, 2023, 03.17 PM IST
Goa govt launches taxi service app to facilitate easy travel for touristsThe Goa government has launched a taxi service app called "Goa Taxi App" that allows people to book cabs online for travel within the state...
15 Sep, 2023, 02.44 PM IST
Karnataka aims to roll out its government owned ride-hailing app in six monthsThe Transport department has asked the e-Governance department to take steps to develop the mobile app with all features including those re...
09 Aug, 2023, 03.25 PM IST
Goa govt files police complaint against Uber, accuses it of illegally operating in stateThe Goa government has registered a police complaint against Uber over its unauthorised operations in the state. State Transport Minister M...
25 Jul, 2023, 01.34 PM IST
Why Goa's government doesn't talk to taxi driversThe taxi agitation could be solved if the government made a real effort to listen to concerns and find locally appropriate solutions. Taxis...
24 Dec, 2022, 01.17 AM IST
Dabolim Airport will not be shut down: Goa CM Pramod Sawant clarifiesAfter opposition parties targeted the Goa government alleging it is secretly trying to close the Dabolim Airport, Goa Chief Minister Pramod...
13 Oct, 2022, 10.05 PM IST
App-based taxi services will be available in Goa soon: Chief Minister Pramod SawantTwo months ago, Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho had said the state government was firm on introducing app-based cab services and woul...
28 Sep, 2022, 06.41 PM IST
Flagging a century of taxi turmoilBeyond just Goa, this battle between taxi operators and local authorities is being seen in many cities and, as it happens, can mark a rathe...
02 Oct, 2021, 09.06 AM IST
SITCO demands proper regulation of web-based taxi serviceUnion Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari was present at the inaugural event. However, in his speech he did not comment on the web-based taxi ...
10 Apr, 2015, 01.16 PM IST