Goa, Dec. 6 -- It is December, the season to be jolly. The time to party and relax after a hard year that had to be endured. But for restaurateurs in Goa, it is a very tough time to be in business. Various factors are at play making it tough to be in the business in the state. Several restaurateurs spoke about their experiences this season.

Francis from a restaurant in Vagator said the cost of travelling across the state was prohibitive. He said the absence of services like Ola and Uber in the State was felt by tourists who came over. The taxi drivers in Goa he said would decide a rate on the spot and that was that. It was also difficult to get transport at night. He said this was his first season in Goa. He said the season has been poor...