Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: Goa Forward Party chief Vijai Sardesai has questioned the pricing of taxi meters in Goa, pointing to a significant difference between their online price and the amount being charged in the state.
Sardesai said a taxi meter costing around ₹1,200 online is being sold for ₹11,234 in Goa. He also pointed out that the annual tax charge is ₹4,450.
With around 35,000–40,000 taxis operating in the state, Sardesai estimated that the total cost could amount to nearly ₹40 crore.
On the Entertainment Society of Goa (ESG), Sardesai alleged that the Governor has floated a tender for three IFFI-related projects.
He questioned the move, alleging that the government is attempting to raise funds for the upcoming elections in the name of the three IFFI projects. He further claimed that the process is already underway.
