17-07-2025
Goa govt says no new permits for ‘Rent a Cabs'
Panaji:
Goa govt has directed the state transport authority (STA) to stop issuing new licences and permits under the Rent a Cab Scheme, 1989.
Exercising powers under Section 67(1) of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, the notification issued on Tuesday, said the move aims at preventing overcrowding and enhancing road safety across the state.
TOI
had reported earlier this year that the decision to stop issuing fresh permits was taken on Feb 24, 2024, at a meeting of the state transport authority.
Transport director Pravimal Abhishek had issued a public notice in March asking applicants not to submit any new applications for Rent a Cab permits as 'such applications will not be processed' at this stage.
The public notice was issued a day after the directorate of transport announced a crackdown on unauthorised private vehicle operations as Rent a Cab services in Goa, wherein offenders will face a fine starting at Rs 10,000, with repeat violators subject to heavier penalties.
Abhishek said that the authorities will impound private vehicles that are used for commercial purposes and may also lead to the cancellation of the vehicle registration. Enforcement agencies were asked to conduct regular checks and crack down on illegal Rent a Cab operations.
