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GoaMiles drivers clash with local cabbies in Calangute
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 04:02 AM
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Drivers associated with the GoaMiles platform and local cab operators got into a confrontation in Calangute, Goa, according to reports.
A confrontation broke out between drivers linked to the GoaMiles ride‑hailing service and local cab operators in the tourist hub of Calangute, Goa. The incident was reported by The Times of India, which noted that the clash involved members of both groups. Local authorities have been informed of the disturbance, and further details are awaited as the situation develops.
Police presence was reported at the scene, aiming to restore order and prevent escalation. The exact cause of the dispute has not been disclosed, and no injuries or arrests have been confirmed at this stage.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the state's transport sector, where app‑based services and traditional operators sometimes compete for passengers in popular destinations such as Calangute.
Police presence was reported at the scene, aiming to restore order and prevent escalation. The exact cause of the dispute has not been disclosed, and no injuries or arrests have been confirmed at this stage.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the state's transport sector, where app‑based services and traditional operators sometimes compete for passengers in popular destinations such as Calangute.