Deputy Chief Minister Shiawbhalang Dhar on September 23 said the Meghalaya government will examine transport policies from Sikkim, Karnataka, and Maharashtra before finalising its approach to the ongoing row over vehicles from other states ferrying tourists into Meghalaya.

Dhar, who holds the Transport portfolio, said officials from the Transport Department, in coordination with Chief Secretary Donald Phillips Wahlang, have been tasked with consulting their counterparts in neighbouring states to inform a suitable policy. He emphasised that the issue requires careful consideration before any final decision is taken.

Speaking after a meeting with the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA), Dhar described the discussions as positive, noting agreement on the need for continued

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