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The new car rental counter operated by Taj India Tours was inaugurated by Airport Director B C H Negi amidst tense moments and protests from taximen on Monday morning.
A strong police force was present at Dabolim Airport on Monday to prevent any untoward incident and to mantain law and order situation as the new car rental counter was opened.
Around 350 members of United Taximen Union (UTU), who manage black yellow taxis at Dabolim Airport had gathered near the Multi-level park, but decided that they would not engage in any violence and would only point out to illegalities at the Airport premises.
Additional Collector (South) Agnelo Fernandes, meanwhile suggested a meeting with all stakeholders at the Collector’s office in Margao on Wednesday, to resolve issues pertaining to both counters at Dabolim airport.
The meeting was suggested after Dabolim Airport witnessed tense moments on Monday, when United Taximen Union (UTU) objected to the new car rental counter operating taxi services and also claimed that some cars used by Taj India Tours were not Maxicabs.
