Deputy chief minister in-charge Transport Sniawbhalang Dhar on Friday informed that the Taxi permits in Shillong is for time being kept in abeyance for better regulation.
Replying in the Assembly, Dhar also informed that the reason that the unused STPS buses are lying on the godown at various places in Shillong is that vehicles are no longer fit for use.
The minister said no restriction will be adopted since tourist permit can ply all over India. Moreover, Shillong is a transit route to other states.
Tourist taxis cannot be restricted under Para 4 of the Terms and Conditions of All India Tourist Vehicle Permit, he added.