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Tired of taxis in Goa? Minister announces big step against operatorsGoa's tourism minister Rohan Khaunte has called for action against disruptive taxi operators, citing international inquiries about the "tax...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Goa's tourist dip: Is idli-sambar the culprit? BJP MLA Michael Lobo thinks soBJP MLA Michael Lobo has linked the sale of idli-sambar at Goan beach shacks to a decline in international tourists. He emphasized that the...
'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...
'Goa is almost empty': Video of Goa's empty streets during peak new year season goes viralA viral video has sparked debate over the tourist turnout in Goa during the peak New Year season. While some claim the area is unusually em...
Another internet debate on Goa vs Thailand vs Sri Lanka vs Vietnam as netizens dividedA heated debate has erupted among netizens as they compare Goa with international destinations like Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. While...
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...
Why are tourists not visiting Goa? Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho reveals two key reasonsGoa's Transport Minister, Mauvin Godinho, acknowledges tourists' concerns about the high costs associated with the destination. Speaking to...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar to be honoured with PATWA awardGoa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar has been awarded with the PATWA - Safari India South Asia Travel Award for the year 2015.
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.
- Mumbai terror attacks hit Goa tourism hard
The recent terror strike in Mumbai has severely affected Goa’s tourism sector with the number of tourists visiting the state recording a sh...
- Goa Assembly 'concerned' at beggar menace
If you think a man, who arrives at a multiplex with his girl-friend and hours later changes his attire to beg for a living, exists only in ...
- Goa tourist coaches back in business
Tourists in Goa will no longer be hassled by travel agents, or for that matter, taxi operators.