Goa starts its own app-based taxi service, a first by state

Goa | Tuesday | 7th August, 2018

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Overcharging of taxi fares by operators has been among the biggest complaints by both Indian and foreign tourists in Goa. We want Goan taxi business to get good reputation,” he said.“We have instructed the taxi drivers that they should not harass the customers, to wear uniform and told them not to drink and drive. There are around 25,000 taxis registered in the state,” he said.GOAMILES is managed by a local Goan company that was created as a special purpose vehicle as per the requirements of the tendering process. “We have not introduced this app to challenge someone but to provide better service. GTDC will charge the consumer around Rs 20-80 as service fee.Tourism minister Manohar Azgaonkar said the app will provide security to customers.Customers will get honest service and will get to know the fare before the journey starts..