Shillong, Sept 24: Meghalaya Government officials will study inter-State policies on tourist taxis in States like Sikkim, Karnataka, and Maharashtra. The decision in this regard was taken after a meeting between the Government and representatives of All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) here today.

Sikkim has a restrictive policy as far as outside tourist taxis are concerned. Only local taxi operators are allowed to carry passengers to local tourist spots.

However, in Maharashtra and Karnataka, there are no such restrictive policies and All India Tourist Vehicles Rules, 2021 with tourist permits are allowed to operate across States without any hindrance, with some provision of taxes.

The AKMTTA has been demanding that only local tourist taxis be allowed to ferry tourist

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