THE GOAN NETWORK
VASCO
The Verna Industries Association (VIA) has welcomed the introduction of the Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines 2025 by the State government.
The availability of app-based taxi services under a fair and transparent regulatory framework is a much-needed intervention to improve workforce mobility and enhance the overall industrial ecosystem in the state, stated VIA President Kalpak Arware in a press release.
“Verna Industrial Estate, being one of Goa's largest and most active manufacturing hubs, employs thousands of workers and professionals who rely on dependable transport to commute safely and efficiently,” stated Arware.
“The lack of structured, app-based taxi services has long posed challenges in terms of accessibility, especially for shift workers, women employees, and those travelling from peripheral areas. These guidelines provide a workable solution by ensuring reliable service delivery while safeguarding the earnings of local taxi operators.”
“VIA supports this reform for its potential to improve employee productivity, reduce traffic
congestion, and expand access to industrial zones. We urge the government to implement the
guidelines in a time-bound manner and call upon all stakeholders to participate constructively in building a mobility ecosystem that meets the growing needs of Goa's industrial sector,” Arware added.
