Are digital meters the solution to Goa’s taxi troubles?

digital meter for taxi drivers

Almost every year for the past few years now, whenever the topic of taxis has come up in the media, it has always revolved around the fact that fares are too expensive and not regulated. Till now, there has not been a universally accepted solution, and not for lack of trying. Last year, there was […]

Founder, Utkarsh Dabhade, answers “how does Goa Miles work?”

Utkarsh Dabhade MD of Goa Miles

In a recent presentation made to the press and other stakeholders, Founder, CEO, and Managing Director of Goa Miles, Utkarsh Dabhade answered the burning question, how does Goa Miles work? dispelling various myths and concerns about the app being a threat to the local taxi business. During the press conference, Dabhade explained with the help […]

The Goan cab dilemma leaving tourists and locals caught in the middle

Goa Miles vs Local Taxi Service

If you’re living in Goa, then you’re definitely aware of the ongoing ‘war’ between Goa Miles, the app-based taxi service, and the local taxi drivers. If you’re not living here and are not aware of what’s happening, the short version of the story is that local taxi drivers are up in arms because they feel […]

Put yourself in the driver’s seat, and don’t get taken for a ride in Goa

If you know how to drive a car or ride a motorcycle, you no longer need to rely on private or public transport when holidaying in Goa. While scooter rental services have been easily available in the state for many years now, self-drive cars are now becoming very popular. Many domestic tourists travelling to Goa […]

Meters in Goa’s taxis soon as per the Supreme Court ruling

meters

We’ve all seen what happens when the taxi operators in Goa go on strike. Locals and tourists alike are left stranded and the local taxi mafia wreaks havoc on everyone’s day to day lives. In the last few years, Goa has seen at least 2 or 3 big strikes by the taxi organization protesting for […]

Taxigo City, the new online taxi service, races to popularity in Goa

Taxigo City

Last week, Goa saw all the taxi operators in the state go on strike. They felt that their demands to the government were going unheard. Additionally, they were also protesting the installation of speed governors in their vehicles and the introduction of meters as well. about two years ago, they also went on strike to […]

Goa’s latest taxi strike leaves bitter taste in one tourist’s mouth

tourist

The latest taxi strike that hit the state really left a bitter taste in the mouths of almost every tourist that got stranded in Goa during the weekend. For the average tourist, domestic and international, it was an absolute nightmare with almost every taxi operator being off the street. Even though private vehicles and other […]

All Goa taxi strike in effect from today creates havoc for tourists

taxi strike

The earlier announcement of Goa’s taxi operators going on strike came into effect today. As expected, the taxi strike has created chaos and havoc in the state. Tourists in the state have been left stranded. Taxi strike happens inspite of the government prohibiting it Even though the government invoked the Essential Services Management Act (ESMA) […]

Taxi operators in North and South Goa to strike from 19th January

taxi

The high esteem that Goa was once held in as a premier tourist destination is slipping downwards rapidly. Through-the-roof room rates thanks to GST, bad infrastructure as far as transport is concerned, high expenses on food and drink, the garbage problem faced in the state, are just a few reasons for these. In fact, the […]