Goa CM Pushes App-Based Taxi System After Pernem Assault - Goemkarponn

CM favours app-based taxi bookings for safety

NT Reporter Panaji Citing a recent incident of assault and carjacking of a taxi driver in North Goa, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Friday said the government is actively exploring technology-driven reforms to enhance safety, accountability and traceability in the state’s taxi sector, which has long been criticised for a lack of regulation and digital infrastructure. Addressing a gathering at an event, Sawant said there was a need to implement …

Goa CM Pushes App-Based Taxi System After Pernem Assault - Goemkarponn

Team Goemkarponn PANAJI: A strong pitch for technology-driven governance and public safety, Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant on Friday cited the recent Pernem taxi assault case to stress the urgent need for implementing app-based taxi systems in Goa. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Directorate of Prosecution office in Panaji, Sawant said the attack on a taxi driver and subsequent vehicle theft could have been prevented—or the accused eas…