Meghalaya unveils policy to regulate tourist vehicle rentals for enhanced safety
Under the new guidelines, individuals or businesses wishing to rent out their vehicles to tourists will be required to register with the Transport Department.
Guwahati, Aug 8: The Meghalaya Government on Thursday announced a policy to regulate the renting of motorcycles and vehicles to tourists to ensure their safety.
After a Cabinet meeting, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said that the State did not have a policy to regulate renting of private vehicles and two-wheelers to tourists.
“As you are aware, many tourists come to our State and rent vehicles from private individuals. Till date, there has not been a mechanism to regulate the sector or ensure the overall safety of the tourists,” Sangma said.
Therefore, the Government has formulated a policy to regulate such rental services for two wheelers and four-wheelers, he added.
Under the new guidelines, individuals or businesses wishing to rent out their vehicles to tourists will be required to register with the Transport Department.
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Staff Correspondent