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Goa Taxi App surpasses 70,000 rides and onboards 1,000+ drivers

The mobile application allows passengers to book taxis online, track rides in real time, and access reliable transportation across the state.

Goa Taxi App, a unified digital platform that has brought thousands of taxi operators under one transparent system. It was launched on January 5, 2023, at Manohar International Airport as Goa Taxi counter service. On October 16, 2023, the service expanded to the Margao Railway Station, soon followed by mobile application.

Since its inception, according the to the government, the app has already recorded over 70,000 completed rides and has successfully onboarded more than 1,000 drivers. The mobile application, allowed passengers to book taxis online, track rides in real time, and access reliable transportation across the state.

Speaking on the success of the initiative, Kedar Naik, Director Tourism noted, “The Goa Taxi App is not just a technological innovation; it is a commitment to creating an inclusive, efficient, and safe transport ecosystem that benefits all stakeholders. By leveraging digital tools, we are positioning Goa as a forward-looking tourism destination and improving livelihoods for thousands of local taxi operators.”

Salient features of the Goa Taxi App include dynamic fare calculation based on Government-notified rates, integration with Google Maps for location services, multiple payment options, including wallet, cards, UPI, and cash and SOS (emergency) features for both drivers and passengers.


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