Interstate taxi row sparks chaos at Assam-Meghalaya border
The flashpoint followed the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA)’s move earlier this week to restrict the entry of Assam-registered cabs into Meghalaya.
The flashpoint followed the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA)’s move earlier this week to restrict the entry of Assam-registered cabs into Meghalaya.
The meeting also addressed concerns surrounding the issuance of temporary permits for tourist vehicles. The AKMTTA highlighted the need for a more efficient and fair system, ensuring that local operators have equal access to permits and operational rights within the tourism sector.
The Meghalaya government has set up a dedicated committee to address the concerns raised by the state's tourist taxi drivers, particularly those highlighted by the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxis Association (AKMTTA).
The dispute centers on the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA), which has been advocating to restrict Assam-registered tourist taxis from accessing popular destinations like Cherrapunjee and Dawki in Meghalaya.
Under the banner of the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxis Association (AKMTTA), local taxi operators in Meghalaya are pushing for new regulations to limit tourist vehicles from other states ferrying visitors to popular attractions within the state
The All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) has announced a rally to be held on September 18 at Malki Ground, Shillong, in protest against the state government's stance on tourism and local transport policies.
The rally seeks to unify various tourist taxi associations across the state in their opposition to Assam cabs ferrying tourists to Meghalaya's attractions.