This works on the similar lines like the bicycle for hire when we were kids. The stakes are higher though.
Goa has a very unique geographic constrain and it is further handicapped with very poor public transport system. But obstacles as usual are overcome and here the visionary entrepreneur is the local Goan.
Asking and giving lifts were a way of life until the influx of the Konkan Railway immigrants.
Then are the “Pilots” or the two wheeler taxi’s which are very convenient if you are a single passenger.
Then are the owners of two wheelers who give their bikes out on rent.
The charges for tourists are different they also need to submit their license for verification and a photocopy of it is filed with the person who rents the two wheeler out. The bike is given on rent with a litre of petrol and the rest is for the user to top up.
For locals the rate is rs.250/- for 24hrs off season.
If you are regular then concessions with monthly payment facility is also available. The vehicle owner also provides you the helmet if required.
The onus of maintaining the bike is the owners so it really works great.
Just like you have a monthly contract with the cab guy or a bus pass many people have running accounts with the Pilot.
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