GOA IS THE FIRST START THE WOMEN TAXI SERVICE

Goa gets its very own women taxis, braced with self-defense trained angels on wheels! Goa Tourism today launched the Women Taxi service at the august hands of Honorable Chief Minister, Shri. Manohar Parrikar in Miramar; thus making Goa one of the few States in the country to have taxis driven by women, for women passengers. Shri. Ramakrishna alias Sudin Dhavalikar, Hon’ble Minister of Transport, Government of Goa; Shri. Dilip Parulekar, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Government of Goa; Shri. Nilesh Cabral, MLA & Chairman – GTDC Ltd.; Shri. R. K. Srivastava, IAS, Principal Secretary (Tourism), Government of Goa; Shri. Parimal Rai, IAS, Principal Secretary (Transport & PWD), Government of Goa; Shri. T. N. Mohan, IPS, Director General of Police, Goa State; Shri. Ameya Abhyankar, IAS, Director of Tourism, Government of Goa; Shri. Arun Desai, Director of Transport, Government of Goa; Shri, Nikhil Desai, Managing Director, GTDC Ltd also graced the occasion.
~ GPS monitoring system with panic alerts supported by the back office ~ First electronic fare meters with digital receipt print-outs in the State ~ Fare payment option through card / cash

These taxis will be driven by lady drivers who are trained in self defense, soft skills, first-aid and have knowledge of tourist spots, thus doubling up as tourist guides to their passengers when needed. The drivers are groomed in basic etiquette, personal hygiene and customer relations to ensure a positive experience. The cars will be equipped with GPS monitoring system which supports a panic alert button backed by the back office. A detailed study has also been done on route assessment and journey planning for popular routes.
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To begin with the project, 10 brand new air-conditioned taxis will be available to ply to and from the airport, hotels, railway stations and bus terminals and will be stationed at GTDC residencies. The number of taxis will be increased based on demand. The taxi fares will be government approved, which will be at a nominal rate. One can avail the service by contacting the call centre on 0832 – 2437 437.
 Other salient features: 
  • Display of driver identity on the dashboard
  • First electronic fare meters with digital receipt print-outs in the State
  • Fare payment option through Card / Cash
  • Portable fire extinguishers & first aid kit
  • Monitoring of cab movement at all times by the central control room
  • Emergency panic button in the cab
  • Prominent display of emergency contact numbers
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This project will also ensure respectable employment opportunities for local women who come from marginalized and resource poor communities and families.

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