Tourists caught in Goa’s ongoing taxi dispute

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A couple faced trouble after booking an app-based cab as local taxi drivers intervened. With growing tensions between traditional taxis and ride-hailing services, is Goa’s transport system in crisis?

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00:00That's a local taxi driver in Goa threatening an app-based taxi driver as the tourists on

00:14board in the vehicle request mercy.

00:30This couple faced a disturbing incident after booking an app-based taxi for their return

00:34from North Goa, something that didn't sit well with the local taxi unions.

00:48The couple, visibly frightened by the horrific incident, questioned Goa's taxi system.

01:01This isn't an isolated incident.

01:03Back in January 2025, Mo reached out to Goa's taxi union to find out the truth about this.

01:09And they said,

01:28Social media is abuzz with stories of harassment and intimidation by local taxi drivers in

01:32Goa.

01:33In Goa, traditional yellow-black and blue taxis compete with app-based services like

01:37Goa Miles, which face strong opposition from local taxi unions, now often called the taxi

01:43mafia.

01:44These unions allegedly intimidate drivers, discouraging them from joining ride-hailing

01:48apps and limiting cab availability.

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