Letter To Editor published in the Herald on 6th Mar.2014
"The 12 odd categories of taxi fare structures proposed by taxi operators to the Goa government, as reported (Herald, March 4, 2014), appear deceptive and complicated. The common Goan cannot be treated as a tourist and made to cough up exorbitant rates and bear the brunt of a public transport system which is designed keeping in mind the holidaying and fun seeking tourists. Life in Goa and its transportation needs are not about tourism alone. Should locals also be subjected to tourist rates to host their personal friends and relatives visiting them in Goa? The common man needs to go about his work and is justified in expecting affordable and decent transport options. Those using public transport cannot be taken for granted by imposing such one-sided demands from muscle flexing vote-banks. The customer cannot be expected to shell out extra for the government's failure in regulating the number of transport vehicle permits due to which taxi/rickshaw/bus operators make claims of not getting sufficient trips to make their business profitable. The government must invite public suggestions and objections before approving any taxi or bus rates in Goa.
Soter D'Souza, Socorro"
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