Goa: Cabbies seek monthly dole of Rs 12,000
Panaji: Taxi operators in the state have given a representation to the transport department demanding Rs 12,000 as monthly allowance till their businesses run at pre-lockdown status. The operators said that they have bank installments to pay but don’t have any business due to the lockdown .
“Taxis receive maximum business from hotels and tourism in Goa.
How can we resume operations if the hospitality industry is not active?” said Laxman Korgaonkar of the North Goa Tourist Taxi Owners’ Association.
The association has also demanded relief in road tax, passenger tax, renewal of vehicle permit, renewal of authorisations, renewal of driving licence, fitness certificate, PUC certificate, among others.
“Unless tourism resumes, we will not be able to stand on our feet again which is why we require relaxation on these taxes. Locals do not rely on taxis on a daily basis,” Sanjay Vengurlekar, executive member of the association said.
The association has also demanded relief in road tax, passenger tax, renewal of vehicle permit, renewal of authorisations, renewal of driving licence, fitness certificate, PUC certificate, among others.
“Unless tourism resumes, we will not be able to stand on our feet again which is why we require relaxation on these taxes. Locals do not rely on taxis on a daily basis,” Sanjay Vengurlekar, executive member of the association said.
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