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.
The Tour Operator Association of Meghalaya (TOAM) has asked the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) to stand down on their protest and address their concerns with the government in a private manner.
The Meghalaya Tourism Development Forum (MTDF) has called for collective dialogue on tourism regulations in the state, expressing concerns over the recent decision by the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) to restrict or ban tourist vehicles from outside the state from plying in rural tourism destinations.
Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma said no funds have been channelized for developing tourism, arts & culture departments through the Meghalayan Age Limited in the last three years
The Tourist Transporter Association of Assam (TTAA) has expressed strong opposition against the proposed ban on Assam-registered vehicles from plying to Meghalaya's tourist spots and warned if such restriction is implemented, the United Body of Transporters from Assam may also suspend all operations to Meghalaya.
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh has expressed concern that the recent decision of the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTA) to protest against the entry of tourist taxis from outside Meghalaya's tourist spots may lead to retaliation measures from Assam.
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday informed that the Shillong Airport expansion project is underway, with a tender process already initiated and work expected to begin shortly.
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday warned about a potential backlash of imposing stringent measures to curb the entry of outside tourist taxis citing that neighboring states might retaliate by imposing similar restrictions on Meghalayan tourists, which would have negative consequences for the state's residents.
