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
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
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...
24 Dec, 2024, 10.22 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
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
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...
06 Feb, 2024, 10.41 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
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
Digital meters may soon be compulsory for Goa cabs: MinisterOwners of taxis in Goa may soon be directed to compulsorily install GPS tracking devices along with digital meters and printers in their ta...
29 Jul, 2015, 03.31 PM IST
Goa tour operators rue Russians' presence in their tradeTour operators functioning along the coastal belt in Goa are wary of losing their business due to the increasing presence of foreigners, ma...
29 Jan, 2014, 11.47 AM 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
- 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...
03 Dec, 2008, 12.36 AM 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