The state government has rejected the demand to restrict outside tourist taxis, citing legal infeasibility. Instead, it will convene a meeting with hoteliers, resort owners, and tour operators to promote the use of local tourist taxis.
The state government has assured to study the policies of neighbouring states and come up with a decision to address the issues faced by the local tourist taxis in the state.
Following the detention of tourist taxis from Meghalaya at Jorabad and Khanapara in Ri-Bhoi District, the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) today announced the suspension of its protest, which had begun on September 16, 2025.
Meghalaya’s tourism industry is staring at a major setback as the Motor Parivan Sewakarmi Sanmilita Mancha (MPSSM), Assam, began an indefinite strike on Thursday against the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) for barring tourist vehicles from outside the state.
The standoff between tourist taxi associations of Meghalaya and Assam has intensified, leaving hundreds of commuters stranded at the Jorabat border on Thursday after Assam counterparts retaliated with a blockade.
Shillong, Sep 17: All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA)-ni gipin Tourist taxi-rangko a·dokona napna on·jachina dabie jingjengatenganiko dontongchina Tour Operator Association of Meghalaya...
Shillong, July 9: The All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) has announced that no tourist taxis from Meghalaya will operate towards Guwahati or...
