Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Tuesday urged taxi owners in Goa to adopt digital taxi services and modern technology at the earliest, stressing that long-pending issues related to tourist taxis must be resolved through modernization rather than politicisation.
Addressing tourism stakeholders in Candolim, Sawant said repeated complaints involving taxi services should be handled constructively, keeping the larger interests of tourism and the state in mind. He emphasised that technological upgradation was essential to improve efficiency and enhance the experience of visitors to Goa.
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Referring to the ongoing discussions between the government and taxi unions on the introduction of app-based taxi services, the Chief Minister clarified that the government does not intend to take any unilateral decision. He assured stakeholders that the issue would be resolved through dialogue and cooperation with all concerned parties.
Sawant also cautioned against attempts by certain elements to create unnecessary conflict between taxi operators and the government, stating that such confrontations are not in the interest of Goa. He reiterated the government’s commitment to finding an amicable solution that balances the concerns of taxi operators while strengthening the state’s tourism sector.
