Goa, June 27 -- Goa Transport Minister Mauvin Godinho has responded to recent criticism over the rollout of taxi meters and the aggregator app, firmly clarifying that several key decisions were taken before he assumed charge of the department.

The minister's comments came in the wake of allegations by Calangute MLA Michael Lobo, who accused the Transport Department of mismanaging the reforms. Choosing not to escalate the matter, Godinho said, "I will not use the language used by others, I will maintain discipline."

Emphasising the need for modernisation, Godinho reiterated that digital taxi meters and app-based booking systems are essential for improving transparency and service quality in the sector. "We have to adopt technology," he s...