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PANAJI
The Goa cabinet on Tuesday decided to provide security to the GoaMiles app-based taxi service in the state. The decision comes close a day after GoaMiles taxi services faced violent opposition in Colva. Though not listed on the agenda, the issue was taken up for discussion at the cabinet meeting.
Speaking to media persons at the state Legislative Complex in Porvorim after the meeting, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant urged the protesting local tourist taxi operators to join the state’s only app-based taxi service, which he said would fetch more profit to them.
Over the last two days, there have been several instances of GoaMiles’ -- a private-public enterprise started by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation -- drivers being roughed up by local taxi drivers.
“We will provide full protection to the app-based taxis. Those who own taxis should come under the app-based umbrella. No one should oppose them. I had on Monday met the app-based taxi operators. Their income has doubled as compared to what they earned in the past. Taxi associations and agitators
