Mandrem MLA demands restrictions on GoaMiles

The Goan NetworkPublished Jul 25, 2024, 1:27 AM IST

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Mandrem MLA Jit Arolkar has raised concerns about the impact of the GoaMiles taxi service on local taxi operators. He stated that many local taxi drivers oppose GoaMiles and questioned how long the government will continue to support the app-based service.

Arolkar’s main demand is that GoaMiles should not be allowed to pick up passengers from taxi stands in the coastal areas, ensuring that local taxi operators can secure business.

He also called for the approval of a rate card to standardize fares.

Arolkar mentioned that he, along with Siolim MLA Delilah Lobo, has discussed these issues with the Chief Minister.

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Taxi imbroglio dominates discussion on grants to Transport Department

The Goan Network

Published Jul 25, 2024, 1:21 AM IST

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PANAJIMultiple issues related to regulation of the controversial taxi business in the State, particularly the high-pitched conflict between traditional taxi operators and the seemingly government-backed app-based aggregator ‘Goa Miles’, dominated the discussion on the demands for grants for the Transport Department in the current financial year.A number of legislators, both from the treasury as well as Opposition benches, said the traditional tourist taxi operators do have…