Tourism Department has ensured that tourists in Goa can ride in amphibious vehicles, hot air balloons and seaplanes, but it has made no arrangements for public bus facilities for tourists on their arrival at the airport or railway station.Dabolim Airport is located about 30 kms from Panjim and is the only international gateway to the coastal state. Although the airport caters to a large amount of air traffic, the authorities have failed to provide an affordable public bus service from the airport to major towns and tourist spots, which forces tourists to use the costly cab services.
“I come from Lucknow and this is the first time I have come to Goa. When I landed I was shocked to see the high taxi fares displayed outside the airport and the people at the taxi counter told me that there are no public bus services available so I had no option but to pay the high fare. I had my family along so I had to choose the taxi service,” said Nitish Mohanty.In 2015, Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTC) had launched an air-conditioned shuttle bus service from Calangute to Dabolim airport during the peak tourist season but this was discontinued due to low response and interference of taxi operators.
04/01/17 GOACOM
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“I come from Lucknow and this is the first time I have come to Goa. When I landed I was shocked to see the high taxi fares displayed outside the airport and the people at the taxi counter told me that there are no public bus services available so I had no option but to pay the high fare. I had my family along so I had to choose the taxi service,” said Nitish Mohanty.In 2015, Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTC) had launched an air-conditioned shuttle bus service from Calangute to Dabolim airport during the peak tourist season but this was discontinued due to low response and interference of taxi operators.
04/01/17 GOACOM
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