The objectives of this scheme is to provide socio-economic support to entrepreneurs in the trade of operation of stage carriage on intra-state routes. The scheme covers the owners of private buses/minibuses operating on intra-state routes as “stage carriage” as well as those intending to enter the trade for the first time. The scheme provides for disbursement of fuel subsidy of ₹3/- (Rupees three only) per kilometer of operational distance. The beneficiary under this scheme shall not be entitled for benefits under any other scheme of the Central and State Government. Also, no increase in road fare will be granted in current Financial Year.

Eligibility :

(1) The applicant under the scheme shall be the owner of the bus/minibus.

(2) The bus/minibus of the applicant shall be covered by a valid stage carriage permit to operate on intra-state route.

(3) The bus/minibus of the applicant shall be covered by a valid Fitness Certificate and Insurance Certificate.

(4) The applicant shall produce evidence Clearance Certificate of up to date payment of Passengers taxes and Road taxes and prosecution clearance in respect of his/her vehicle from concerned authorities.

(5) The applicant shall get the permit operational kilometers certified by concerned office of permit issuing authority.

(6) The vehicle shall be operating for more than 27 days a month; and in case kept off road for repairs/maintenance for more than two days, prior intimation to be given to licensing Authority.

Procedure:

(1) The application for subsidy shall be submitted to the Director of Transport in the prescribed form along with bank account details.

(2) Subsidy applications shall be approved by a Committee headed by the Director of Transport with Accounts Officer and Asstt. Director of Transport (HQ) as its members.

(3) The subsidy amount sanctioned shall be directly credited in the Bank Account of the applicant.

Eligibility :

(1) The applicant under the scheme shall be the owner as proprietor or partnership firm of the bus/mini bus.

(2) The bus/mini bus of the applicant shall be covered by a valid stage carriage permit to operate on intra-state route.

(3) The bus/mini bus of the applicant shall be covered by a valid Fitness Certificate.

(4) The applicant shall produce evidence/ Clearance Certificate of up-to-date payment of Passenger taxes and Road taxes and prosecution clearance in respect of his/her vehicle from concerned authorities.

(5) The applicant shall produce the receipt towards evidence of payment of yearly insurance premium and the insurance policy of his/her bus/mini bus.

TThe scheme provides subsidy for replacement of buses older than 15 years with a view to curtail vehicular pollution and to provide an efficient, reliable and comfortable service to the users.

Scope of the Scheme:

The scheme covers the owners of buses and mini buses of model older than 15 years covered by valid regular permit and which are in operation for a continuous period of past 3 years.

The scheme provides for disbursement of subsidy for purchase of new vehicle on replacement of following types of vehicles:

Conditions:

(1) The beneficiary of this Scheme shall not alienate/transfer/ sell the passenger buses/mini buses purchased under the Scheme to any other person for a period of 5 years from the date of availing benefit under this Scheme.

(2) The old buses/mini buses registration of which shall be cancelled for available benefit under this scheme, should be scrapped.

(3) The beneficiary shall purchase bus or mini bus with not less than 6 wheels.

(4) In case of Stage Carriage permit holder, the vehicle replaced so shall be with minimum seating capacity of 31 passengers”.

Eligibility :

(1) The applicant under this Scheme shall be the owner of the bus/mini bus proposed for replacement

(2) The passenger bus or mini bus owned by the applicant shall be more than 15 years old from the date of its initial registration.

(3) The passenger bus or mini bus owned by the applicant shall have a regular stage or contract carriage permit.

(4) The passenger bus or mini bus shall be in operation for a continuous period of not less than past 3 years as a stage or contract carriage.

(5) The bus or mini bus should be owned by the applicant for past 3 years.

(6) The applicant shall purchase the chassis and built the body of bus within the State of Goa.

(7) The owners of the four wheelers operating in the Urban areas and the buses which are covering short distance are also covered under this Scheme.

(8) The owners of all Goa sight seeing buses and contract carriage buses for school children, having permit, may also avail benefit under this Scheme.

Selection of applicant for subsidy:

The applications received for grant of subsidy after scrutiny shall be placed before the State Level Committee along with the scrutiny report of the committee, for selection of beneficiary. The State Level Committee shall decide on the applicants by consensus. The selection criterion in the event of large number of applications shall be age of the bus i. e. first preference shall be given to the oldest bus in order of seniority.

The scheme covers the owners of Yellow/Black Motor cycles, Yellow/Black Auto rickshaws, yellow/ Black Taxis and Tourist Taxis (Single taxi owner before Sept., 2013).

Benefits :

The scheme provides for disbursement of 25% subsidy for replacement of vehicles, subject to the following flat rates:

(1) Y/B Motorcycles 25% of the cost subject to the ceiling of ₹18,000/-.

(2) Y/B Auto rickshaws 25% of the cost subject to ceiling of ₹40,000/-.

(3) Y/B Taxis 25% of the cost subject to ceiling of ₹2,00,000/-.

(4) Tourist Taxi (Single taxi owner before Sept., 2013), 25% of the cost subject to ceiling of ₹2,50,000/-

Conditions:

(1) The beneficiaries of this scheme shall not alienate/ transfer/sell the new vehicle purchased under this scheme to any other person for a period of 5 years from the date of availing benefit under the scheme. In case due to any unforeseen or legal reasons, the vehicle purchased under the scheme has to be sold/transferred, pro-rata subsidy (25% for 5 years) shall have to be paid to the Government before any ownership can be transferred.

(2) The beneficiary of the scheme shall not change the vehicle from Yellow/Black Transport vehicle/Tourist Taxi vehicle to private vehicle for a period of 5 years. In case of such conversion, the beneficiary has to pay the availed subsidy in pro-rata basis to the Government.

Eligibility :

(1) The applicant shall be the owner of the Yellow/Black Motorcycle, Yellow/Black Auto rickshaw, Yellow/Black Taxi or Tourist Taxi (Single taxi owner before September, 2013).

(2) The Motorcycle Taxi, Auto rickshaw, Yellow/Black Taxi and Tourist Taxi (Single taxi owner before September, 2013), owned by the applicant shall be considered after having its registration more than 5 years, 7 years, 10 years and 9 years, respectively from the date of its initial registration in Goa.

(3) Eligible for purchase of only one vehicle.

(4) Should purchase vehicle from dealers in the state of Goa or else shall pay entry fee as applicable.

Documents Required :

(1) Invoice or Proforma Invoice from the dealer of the vehicle within the State of Goa,showing the cost price of the vehicle.

(2) In case the applicant intends to avail a loan the name and address of the bank or Financial Institution in Goa from whom it is proposed to take a loan.