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Ride-hailing apps needed to enhance tourism appeal

The absence of ride-hailing apps like Uber and Ola in Goa is causing significant challenges for residents and visitors alike. Traditional taxi services often lead to inflated fares, inconsistent availability, and inconvenience, tarnishing the overall experience of exploring Goa. Introducing ride-hailing apps would provide a convenient, transparent, and affordable transportation option, benefiting both passengers and drivers. It would address the challenges of limited mobility and off-peak hour travel, enhancing the accessibility and experience of transportation in Goa. Moreover, ride-hailing apps can contribute to Goa's economic growth by attracting more tourists and fostering a conducive environment for business and investment. I urge the authorities to prioritize the introduction of ride-hailing apps in Goa, recognizing the significant benefits they offer to the community. Let's work together to improve transportation and enhance Goa's appeal as a tourist destination.



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Panaji has become city of forever dug up roads

KG VILOP, Chorao
Published Feb 8, 2024, 7:54 PM IST
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Roads are dug up over and over again in Panaji for various project works and the work seems to have no end in sight, much to the anger of netizens. Bad roads and potholes in Goa are an all-season malady.  Panaji has become pothole capital and land of forever dug up roads.  Dug-up roads are a common issue for cities, hindering traffic movement and compromising road safety. Roads are being dug up all the time but nothing much is done afterward to close them up…

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