In a significant move, RoRo services is slated to begin between Bhayandar and Vasai Road.
According to Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) official, the trial services will take place on Tuesday, February 20 to see if there are any gaps. The regular services will commence later that is from Wednesday, February 21.
This will be the second RoRo in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with the first one being started in Raigad district between Ferry Wharf and Mandwa.
An MMB officer said that this mode of transport can save people from traffic jams and reduce pollution. The officer said that during high tides, the vessel can cross in just 10 minutes.
Timings: The first ferry service will start from Vasai at 6.45 am and the last will leave at 6.45 pm. There will be eight services in a day. However, services will be closed from 12.45 pm to 2.15 pm for lunch.
Rates: A bike will be charged ₹60, a rickshaw will be charged ₹100, and a car will be charged ₹180. An adult passenger will be charged ₹30, and a child will be ticketed at ₹15 per journey. These vessels are like the ones used in Goa, but the Government has subsidized the river navigation and travelling in Goa on RoRo is free.
The vessel, which can carry 33 cars and 100 passengers, has been given to Suvaranadurg Shipping and Marine Services Private Limited to operate by the MMB for three months.
The same company operates vessels at Rajpuri, Bankot, Dabhale and Jaigad and is an experienced operator.
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