Goa, Sept. 18 -- The Travel and Tour ism Association of Goa (TTAG) has issued a strong response to the recent ordeal of an Ah medabad tourist who was har assed by local taxi operators in South Goa, saying the incident highlights the urgent need for reform in the State's taxi sector. In a statement, TTAG apol ogised to the tourist on behalf of all stakeholders in Goa. "We would firstly like to apologise to the lady for such appalling be haviour on the part of the taxi drivers outside her South Goa hotel. We strongly condemn such acts outside this hotel and any where in Goa," the body said. TTAG called on the Goa gov ernment and police to identi fy those responsible and take firm action.

"The government and police must investigate and find...