PERNEM, April 28 -- Team Herald

Taxi drivers operating at the Manohar International Airport, Mopa, staged a protest on Monday against the continued closure of the blue taxi counter - an issue that has remained unresolved despite several attempts over the past two to three years.

The drivers parked their vehicles in the market area and later gathered for a meeting at the office of the Deputy Collector. The meeting was attended by Pernem MLA Pravin Arlekar, government officials, RTO representatives, and taxi drivers, and was seen as a crucial moment in the ongoing dispute.

During the discussions, Arlekar assured the protestors that efforts would be made to resolve the issue. However, former Pernem BJP Mandal president Tulshidas Gawas voi...