Team Goemkarponn
MOPA: In a shocking incident on April 9th near MOPA Airport, a group of local taxi drivers allegedly harassed a rent-a-cab driver. Reports suggest that the confrontation involved threats of physical harm and attempts to coerce unaccompanied minors into a local taxi. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of rent-a-cab drivers and passengers at one of Goa’s key transport hubs.
The harassment has sparked an outcry from the All Goa Rent-A-Cab Association, who expressed their dissatisfaction with the growing intimidation tactics reportedly being used by local taxi drivers. In light of the incident, the association met with Assistant Director of Transport, Ladu Gaonkar, to discuss several pressing concerns.
Among the key issues raised during the meeting were the policies surrounding car replacements, the increasing number of traffic challans faced by rent-a-cab operators, and a broader discussion on how to address the harassment faced by rent-a-cab drivers from their taxi-driving counterparts.
The association members also voiced their concerns over the safety of passengers, particularly unaccompanied minors, who may be vulnerable in such confrontational situations.
While the specific details of the confrontation near MOPA Airport are still under investigation, the Rent-A-Cab Association is urging the transport department to take swift action to address the rising tensions between local taxi drivers and rent-a-cab operators.
They are calling for improved safety measures at key transport points and better enforcement of conduct among all drivers operating at these locations.
Authorities have assured that they are looking into the situation and will take appropriate action to ensure that such incidents do not occur in the future. The transport department has also encouraged all drivers to report any untoward behavior to maintain a safer and more professional environment for both operators and passengers.
