Goa govt to draft policy for taxis by September 10: Pramod SawantGoa's government is set to create a comprehensive taxi policy by September 10, addressing transparency, security, and fair pricing in the t...
23 Aug, 2025, 10.24 AM IST
'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
'No more Goa trips': YouTuber post goes viral as he ditches it for Vietnam and ThailandSahil Bhadviya expressed disappointment in Goa's skyrocketing hotel prices and taxi issues, comparing it unfavorably to Thailand and Vietna...
24 Feb, 2025, 12.51 PM 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
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
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
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
After Rahul Gandhi, Mamata Banerjee visit Goa, CM Sawant says he welcomes 'political tourism'TMC supremo and West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee recently visited Goa where her party will contest its maiden polls in February. ...
31 Oct, 2021, 04.52 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
Goa taxis to be on strike on Jan 19, govt calls move illegalUnions say the protest is against the installation of speed governors in vehicles and the harassment they face from police and transport au...
17 Jan, 2018, 05.57 PM IST
Goa taxis to join nationwide strike tomorrow to oppose proposed 'Road Transport Safety Bill'Eleven central trade unions had earlier given the strike call for tomorrow to protest against the proposed changes in various labour laws.
01 Sep, 2015, 02.34 PM IST
Goa tourist taxis to be equipped with wireless radio setsThe Goa government has decided to convert tourist taxis into radio-equipped taxis by equipping them with gadgets like wireless.
24 Apr, 2013, 11.13 PM IST
- Goa tourist coaches back in business
Tourists in Goa will no longer be hassled by travel agents, or for that matter, taxi operators.
18 Jan, 2007, 03.46 AM IST