In a recent development, tourist taxis have been kept out of using public parking areas in Panaji, Goa, as the city is being given a Smart City makeover. This is a short-term measure taken to allow continuing infrastructure development and decongest the capital. Taxi operators now have to make use of marked parking spaces till the Smart City works are complete. The decision is a part of Panaji's larger effort to improve urban mobility, streamline parking management, and develop a more efficient transportation system for the residents and tourists. City authorities point out that this ban is essential for the timely completion of Smart City projects and the long-term advantages they will yield for Panaji's urban environment.
Source: DigitalGoa.com