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Tourist Taxis in Meghalaya and Assam Set to Resume After Government Intervention
✍️ shillongtoday.com
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 08:46 PM
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The state governments of Meghalaya and Assam have ordered tourist taxis to restart services following recent government intervention.
State authorities in Meghalaya and Assam announced that tourist taxi operations will be reinstated after a direct intervention by the respective governments. The move comes after a period during which the services were temporarily halted, affecting travel options for visitors in the region. Officials said the decision aims to restore reliable transport for tourists and support local tourism economies. No further details on the duration of the suspension or the specific reasons for the halt were disclosed. The resumption is expected to take effect within the next few days, pending standard safety checks and compliance verification.