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Shack owners protest again

The government is playing with the livelyhoods of the local people  http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Shack-owners-protest-again/articleshow/55166956.cms Frustrated by the long drawn-out delay in finalizing the Beach Shack Policy 2016-19, a group of shack owners protested in front of the Goa tourism department on Monday, … Continue reading →

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Another deadline comes and goes for installation of taxi meters –

Its not the taxi drivers and owners that don’t have the will to put meters and GPS. Its the government that lacks the will.  

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Doors still open for sunburn, says Parulekar

Parulekar keeping the door open to sunburn doesn’t come as a surprise. No one, not even Parulekar wants to part with the goose that lays the golden egg for him.  

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Eco friendly tourism vehicle launched

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TAKEN FOR A RIDE: BY A TAXI

A more balanced view   The solution is blowing in the wind. App-based taxis with meters and GPS will change the way Goa sees taxis and everyone will happily go for a ride   The literal meaning of “taken for … Continue reading →

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No awareness about notified cab rates

This is exactly what the Taxi owners and drivers have been asking the government for the last 10 years, to display the notified rates at all stands . The government has no will to do so as this will then … Continue reading →

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