Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: In a strong push for regulatory enforcement, the North Goa Rent-a-Cab Association, along with All Goa Rent-a-Cab licence holders, met officials from the Enforcement North and RTO Department, Panjim, to press for urgent action against illegal private vehicles operating as taxis.
The association also raised concerns over pending permit renewals, vehicle replacements, and the need to convert regular taxi number plates to Rent-a-Cab plates for vehicles legally operating on hire.
Association president Nitesh Chodankar said the sector is losing business due to unlicensed vehicles flouting the rules. “We want a level playing field for genuine operators who follow the law,” he said.
RTO officials assured the delegation that the issues would be addressed promptly and that strict action would be taken against vehicles violating transport norms.
The meeting reflects growing frustration among licensed Rent-a-Cab operators who say unchecked illegal operations are hurting livelihoods and undermining the tourism-driven taxi sector in Goa.
