PANJIM, Aug. 5 -- The State government will terminate the permits of 2934 taxis in the State whose registered series start from 0 and 1, for not fitting digital fare meters within the prescribed deadline of July 25, Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho said on Wednesday.

Giving details, Godinho said that there are 3584 taxis registered under the 0 and 1 series in the State of which 137 owners have fitted their taxis with digital fare meters and 513 have booked a slot for fitting the meters.

"Permits of the remaining 2934 taxis will be cancelled as per the High Court directive. They have no alternative and I too have no alternative but to cancel their permits for not complying with the High Court order," he said.

The fitting of digital far...