In the latest meeting held between taxi operators and Transport Minister there is a hope for Dabolim airport to continue and also taxi operators to co-operate with present facility of counter. The minister was also keen on Goa Miles app based services which will help tourists. On one hand we have Mopa Airport in North which will be inaugurated soon. However the pre paid taxi counter at Dabolim airport shall continue as it will affect yellow black taxi operators if not given the chance. Minister is firm on Goa Miles app aggregators but local taxi owners opposed it. In order to have transparency and benefit local taxi operators both airports should be given equal flights. International flights should be allowed to operate at Mopa airport with ratio of 3:1 at Dabolim airport. Domestic flights should operate at Dabolim airport with ratio of 5:2 at Mopa Airport. Tourists and travellers should be given choice of destination between Mopa and Dabolim. Since many foreigners prefer to alight in North Goa international flights should be allowed to land at Mopa Airport. Also local taxi operators should be given preference along with Ola, Uber and Goa Miles.
