Ola, Uber Not Coming to Goa: CM Sawant

Ola and Uber will not come to Goa, says CM Pramod Sawant

This came amid backlash about guidelines published by the state government outlining the framework to regulate app-based taxi and bike taxi operators.

No App Taxis For Now: Goa’s CM Rejects Ola-Uber Amid Pushback From Local Unions

During a meeting with MLAs Michael Lobo and Jit Arolkar, along with representatives from taxi unions, Sawant addressed public concerns about the implications of the Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines

Ola, Uber not coming to Goa: CM Sawant

Last month, the Goa government published draft guidelines — Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines, 2025 — outlining a regulatory framework for app-based taxi and bike taxi operators

No Ride for Ola, Uber in Goa – CM Pramod Sawant Draws the Line

According to reports, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has promised that the state will not allow cab aggregators like Ola and Uber.Despite the state government's notification of the draft Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines, 2025, asking for comments and objections, this decision was made.A regulatory framework, including licence fees, tariffs, and incentives, is included in the draft rules for app-based taxi and bike taxi businesses.According …

No entry for Ola, Uber in Goa: CM Sawant

Goa's Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has denied the entry of ride-hailing giants Ola and Uber, supporting local taxi operators amidst calls for a policy pause.

Goa Needs Mobility, Not Just Votes - Goemkarponn

Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s recent assertion that Ola and Uber will not be allowed to operate in Goa comes as a disappointment to thousands of Goans who were hoping for a more convenient and affordable way to commute. Once again, the state government seems to have succumbed to pressure from a powerful vote bank—taxi operators—at the cost of a larger public interest. For years now, Goa has struggled with a broken and inefficient public transpo…