In response to the PM’s call for austerity, the General Administration Department of Goa directed government employees to use public transport to save fuel, reduce pollution, and curb accidents. However, Goa’s public transport system remains inadequate and unreliable. There are no buses between Margao and Colva after 8 PM, KTC buses are poorly maintained, and private buses are in worse condition. Rickshaws and taxis charge high fares, while Ola and Uber remain absent due to political issues. In such circumstances, expecting government employees to rely on public transport appears unrealistic, making the circular seem like mere rhetoric.
