Goa, April 19 -- Locals and tourists in Goa have certainly experienced ongoing taxi issues, with limited services available in the sector, especially as many drivers allegedly tie up with hotels and charge high fares. However, there is now a sense of hope with discussions around the app-based taxi scheme, officially titled the Chief Minister Taxi Assistance Scheme, which is still awaiting government approval nearly a month after its announcement by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant.

The proposal aims to modernise Goa's taxi services by encouraging tourism taxi operators to join digital platforms like Goa Miles or Goa Taxi App.

According to reports, some of the major benefits the scheme will offer include:

However, as mentioned earlier, the ...