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GTDC’s Taxi App ‘GOAMILES’ set to launch next month

Goa Tourism Development Corporation’s (GTDC) taxi app ‘GOAMILES’ is all set to launch next month. Currently the app is in final stages of testing in actual conditions. 2800 licensed taxi drivers in Goa have already expressed interest in using the app and the number is expected to grow further as passenger demands swell. The project is expected to bring relief to tourists looking for convenient modes of transportation. 

Minister  for Tourism, Mr. Manohar Ajgaonkar  said, “The launch of the app  based taxi service in Goa is  going to bring  a  revolutionary  change  in the transportation  system for  all stakeholders which includes  taxi drivers, tourists and  locals.  I am confident  that  tourist taxi drivers across Goa  will  all join the digital system so that Goa does not lag behind other States where such systems are working successfully.”

Nilesh Cabral, Chairman, Goa Tourism Development  Corporation, said,  “We are launching a public information campaign to reach out to one million people in Goa to create awareness about our taxi app ‘GOAMILES’. We are anticipating a huge response from the general public who will download and use the app for tourism purposes and daily commute as well.”

Cabral added,  “This app based taxi service aims to boost the digital economy, enable ease of travel for tourists and give taxi drivers better income. This initiative offers not only a brand new customer experience, but also makes taxi fare payment easy and secure.” He further explained that the app would be one of the most quickest and convenient systems being implemented for the first time without pinching the pockets of the local Goan taxi drivers and making them partners in the digital system while giving amazing customer experience to tourists.

Utkarsh Dabhade, MD of GOAMILES opined, “GOAMILES enables passengers to request a licensed, professional taxi driver. They will get to know what they are paying for and where their cab is heading to on their mobile app. GOAMILES will help drivers to acquire more customers by operating and partnering with existing taxi companies.”

GOAMILES is free for passengers to download on Android and  iOS platforms.


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