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 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…

No Entry For Ola, Uber In Goa: Pramod Sawant

Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant has reportedly assured that cab aggregators like Ola and Uber will not be permitted in the state.  This decision comes despite the state government’s notification of the draft Goa Transport Aggregator Guidelines, 2025, seeking suggestions and objections.  The draft guidelines outline a regulatory framework for app-based taxi and bike taxi operators, including licensing fee, tariffs and incentives. A TOI report sa…