Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: The Directorate of Transport, Goa, has issued a public notice clarifying that motor cab operators can now purchase digital fare meters with GPS tracking from any approved vendor, following requests from various taxi operators.
Earlier, the Department had empanelled only two vendors through Goa Electronics Limited for the fitment of fare meters.
However, after considering requests from taxi operators, the Directorate has allowed the choice of vendor, provided the device complies with Rule 140 of the Goa Motor Vehicle Rules, 1991.
The notice emphasizes that all fare meters must have an intact seal from the Legal Metrology Department, confirming that the device has been tested and is in proper working condition.
The order was issued by P. Pravimal Abhishek, IAS, Director of Transport and Member Secretary of the State Transport Authority.
