PANJIM, May 24 -- Team Herald

In a move expected to transform the State's transport landscape, the Goa government has officially notified the Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines 2025, paving the way for regulated app-based taxi services across the state. Long resisted by local taxi unions, the entry of aggregators now comes with a policy framework that attempts to balance passenger convenience with driver welfare.

"This is not just about tourists. From working women and senior citizens to persons with disabilities, every Goan deserves access to safe and reliable transport," said Pravimal Abhishek, Director of Transport. He added, "Even if just 3% of Goa's population uses taxis daily, locals still generate more trips than tourists. This ...