India, June 14 -- Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant has reportedly assured that cab aggregators like Ola and Uber will not be permitted in the state.

This decision comes despite the state government's notification of the draft Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines, 2025, seeking suggestions and objections.

The draft guidelines outline a regulatory framework for app-based taxi and bike taxi operators, including licensing fee, tariffs and incentives.

A TOI report said that Sawant's assurance came following the pressure from coastal belt MLAs.

The state government has been urged to keep the guidelines in abeyance and put a system in place for taxi operators. The MLAs told the government to set up an established system for equal taxi charges...