Question : Empanelment of Private Transport Agencies to Promote Tourism

(a) whether the Government has any proposal to empanel private transport agencies like Uber and Ola in its ambit to promote tourism in the country;
(b) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor;
(c) the steps taken by the Government in this regard in various States/UTs including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal;
(d) whether the Government has issued any guidelines so far in this regard; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?

MINISTER OF STATE FOR TOURISM (INDEPENDENT CHARGE)
(SHRI K.J. ALPHONS)

(a) to (e): No, Madam.

The provision of private transport services to tourists falls under the ambit of Private Enterprises.

However, Ministry of Tourism provides recognition for Tourist Transport Operators to encourage quality standard services for tourists to promote tourism in India. This is a voluntary scheme open to all agencies.
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