Dragged

Travellers in Goa face significant challenges with local taxi services. Many report inflated prices and harassment from taxi operators. App-based ride-hailing services struggle to operate due to the powerful local taxi union. This situation creates a stressful and negative experience for visitors, overshadowing the state’s attractions. Ensuring fair and accessible transport is crucial for Goa’s…

“Hadd hai bhaiya, aap khud socho aap kya maang rahe ho!” I still remember my pleading words to a taxi driver on a hot and humid August day in Goa. The Goa trip I had been dreaming of for the longest time, I had never imagined would begin with a fight-for-my-hard-earned-money-note! I was excited about…