MONDAY, 9 NOVEMBER 2026

Waste of taxpayers’ money

Waste of taxpayers’ money

The traffic lights installed at the Maria Hall junction are permanently in blinking mode, serving no purpose in enforcing traffic rules. It was a dead-in-the-water project to begin with, as there were permanent traffic jams at the junction even when these lights were installed. Local opposition before, during and after their commissioning forced the government to abandon the project. Now, it stands as yet another testament to the criminal waste of taxpayers’ money. The least the authorities can do is remove the poles altogether.  

Misha, Varca  
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How can 148 passengers fit into a 48-seater bus?

The Goan Network
Published Nov 7, 2026, 12:17 AM IST
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The detention of a Nepal-bound tourist bus at Mapusa, reportedly carrying 148 passengers against its permitted seating capacity of just 48, has exposed serious concerns over passenger safety and the enforcement of transport regulations. The incident raises questions not only about the audacity of the operators but also about the failure of the authorities to detect such a blatant violation. Each passenger had reportedly paid Rs 4,000 for the long journey, placing their trust…

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