Now Reading: New floating jetty to ease Fort Kochi access before Onam
-
01
New floating jetty to ease Fort Kochi access before Onam
The State Water Transport Department's new floating boat jetty at Kamalakadavu in Fort Kochi is expected to start services before Onam. Final electrical works are under way at the facility, built with…
The Story in Brief
The State Water Transport Department's new floating boat jetty at Kamalakadavu in Fort Kochi is expected to start services before Onam. Final electrical works are under way at the facility, built with Cochin Smart Mission Ltd funds. The jetty adjusts to water levels and can hold over 100 people. It will reduce the walk to the beach and bus stop, and fares are expected at Rs 20, cheaper than Water Metro's Rs 30-40. SWTD official Kalesh Kumar said it provides a direct link from the mainland to the tourist core. Safety features include life buoys and a watchman. Initially, one schedule per day is planned, with more on Sundays.
The Indian Opinion
The promise of a floating jetty sounds grand, but let's be measured. The facility will run just one schedule daily initially, with extras only on Sundays. Officials talk of 10,000 passengers a day, yet hours are 8 am to 8 pm and only catamarans can berth. The real test: will SWTD add more services on weekdays to match the hype? Without frequency, the cheaper Rs 20 fare means little if commuters wait long.
Source: newindianexpress.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the source linked above.
