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Goa to Offer Up to 50% Subsidy on Electric Bikes for Taxi and Auto Operators
✍️ Business Standard
🗓 18 Jul 2026, 12:48 PM
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The Goa government has announced a subsidy scheme that could cover up to half the cost of electric vehicles for bike taxi and auto drivers. The initiative aims to boost electric mobility and reduce emissions in the state.
The Goa government has unveiled a new subsidy programme that will provide up to 50% financial support for the purchase of electric bikes and autos used by taxi and auto‑rickshaw operators.
Under the scheme, eligible operators can claim a subsidy that covers half of the vehicle’s purchase price, making electric alternatives more affordable and encouraging a shift away from diesel and petrol.
The move is part of Goa’s broader strategy to curb air pollution, reduce fuel dependence and promote sustainable transport. Officials expect the programme to create jobs in the local EV supply chain and lower operating costs for commuters.
Under the scheme, eligible operators can claim a subsidy that covers half of the vehicle’s purchase price, making electric alternatives more affordable and encouraging a shift away from diesel and petrol.
The move is part of Goa’s broader strategy to curb air pollution, reduce fuel dependence and promote sustainable transport. Officials expect the programme to create jobs in the local EV supply chain and lower operating costs for commuters.