Frequent disruption of ro-ro services give harrowing time to commuters
Commuters in the Fort Kochi-Vypeen corridor are facing significant disruptions due to the frequent withdrawal of ro-ro ferry services. The lack of operational vessels has left many passengers stranded, particularly during peak hours. Local organizations are urging the Kochi Corporation to expedite the construction of a third ferry to alleviate the situation.
- ▪The two ro-ro ferries on the Fort Kochi-Vypeen route frequently withdraw from service, causing major disruptions.
- ▪Passengers have reported being stranded at jetties when both ferries are not operating, especially during peak hours.
- ▪Local organizations are advocating for the construction of a third ferry to meet the high demand and improve service reliability.
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Commuters and goods carriers in the passenger-dense Fort Kochi-Vypeen corridor are having a harrowing time due to the frequent withdrawal from service of the two roll-on roll-off (ro-ro) ferries operating on the stretch.Johny Vypeen, convener of the Vypeen Janakeeya Kootayma, an NGO, narrated how many hundreds of passengers remained stranded at ro-ro jetties on either side when both the ro-ro ferries did not operate, during evening peak hours on Saturday (May 23). “One of the vessels had already been withdrawn from service, with the result that the other one was operating packed with passengers and vehicles. The second vessel too was pulled out of service, reportedly following technical snag.
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