This news article reveals that Mumbaikars will soon be able to commute from South Mumbai to Navi Mumbai through catamaran services starting from May. This news reveals the details about the upcoming catamaran services in Mumbai and its development over the years. Travelling around one of the world’s most traffic-congested city, Mumbai can be a huge hassle. But here’s where its time for you to rejoice, as you will soon be able to not only have a comfortable commute but have an unforgettable experience when you’re at it too. Navi Mumbai Town Authority CIDCO stated that a catamaran service will commence from South Mumbai to Navi Mumbai from May.
What’s In It?
A catamaran service ferry passengers travelling to Navi Mumbai from South Mumbai and will be launched in May. The water taxi will travel from Bhaucha Dhakka or Princess Dock in Mazgaon to Nerul in Navi Mumbai. Mumbai Mirror has reported that this journey will take around 30 minutes, which is significantly less than 90 minutes which it currently takes by road during rush hour.
Navi Mumbai’s town planning authority IDCO (City and Industrial Development Corporation) has commissioned Nerul Jetty, which is nearing completion. The development authority is also constructing a building with a food court, parking lots, marshalling and navigational areas, as well as waiting areas. This is part of the first phase. Reportedly once the Navi Mumbai International Aiport is ready by 2021, the catamaran services will also connect South Mumbai to the new airport.
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What’s More?
The plan to develop catamaran services in Mumbai has been underway since the past 30 years. Mahindra & Mahindra, CIDCO and IL&FS launched a hovercraft service in Mumbai in 1996. The 50-seater craft took around 40 minutes to commute from Juhu-Chowpatty beach and it was airconditioned. This services ran five times a day. However, in 1998, this project ran into losses and was abandoned. However, there are other water transport projects like Mumbai-Alibaug Roro Service which will launch this month. And the launching on catamaran services connecting Navi Mumbai and South Mumbai is definitely something to look forward to in the month of May. Did you know Mumbai Has Its Very Own Cherry Blossom Trees & They Are In Full Bloom?