Calangute Police Intensify Drive against Illegal Rental Vehicles

Illegal online taxi bookings and the use of private vehicles for tourist transport are hurting Goa’s traditional taxi business, alleged Rent-a-Cab Association President Nitish Chodankar. He said several such vehicles have been caught and handed over to Calangute Police, who imposed fines on the operators. Chodankar called for strict action against the illegal practice. Calangute Traffic PI Brendon D’Souza said regular drives are being conducted against such vehicles, with offenders being fined and warned.