Rajesh Motors puts luxury cabs on Goa roads

Audio-visual facilities at the Dabolim International Airport are no longer a privilege to passengers on flights alone. Step out of the airport, situated in the port-town of Vasco, and you are treated by cabs with LCDs, having VCD and MP3 functions.

Rajesh Motors has set in motion its Premier AC Sigma Black and Yellow taxis, which were launched at the Dabolim International Airport by Goa's transport minister Pandurang Madkaikar.

These taxis are fitted with LCDs having VCD and MP3 functions for the entertainment of the passenger. These features are provided by dealers in a scheme.

The vehicle, which can carry 6+1 passengers with enough space for luggage, runs about 16-18 km per litre of diesel. With AC, the tariff is Rs 12 per km, while without AC it is Rs 10 per km.

Premier Sigma car costs Rs 4.41 lakh (AC) and 4.19 lakh (non-AC) and Rajesh Motors managing director Rajesh Tangri claimed the car could be converted into white tourist taxis. The concept is similar to that of 'Cool Cab', which runs between Mumbai and Pune. However, there are some interesting features that would attract more customers, he said.

As Goa is all set to introduce over 800 charter flights this year, Tangri is very optimistic that these taxis will have booming business.

"This year, the tourist industry is going to be a double bonanza for the state since the tourist arrivals to Goa are expected to break all-time record. So, the exotic concept of these taxis will help them do exceptionally good business," he said.