Starting September 1, South Asia’s Fastest Ro-Ro Ferry To Connect Mumbai & Konkan; Fares Begin At ₹2,500

Good news! The Maharashtra government has announced the launch of a new Ro-Ro (Roll-on, Roll-off) ferry service that will connect Mumbai with the Konkan region. The services are set to begin on September 1 and are expected to significantly cut down travel time. Here are the details, including ticket prices and more. 

Mumbai-Konkan Ro-Ro Ferry Service 

Following the success of the Mumbai-Alibaug ferry, the Maharashtra government has now introduced another Ro-Ro service to connect Mumbai and Konkan. As per a report by Live Mint, this new route will drastically reduce travel time and offer commuters an alternative to the heavily congested Mumbai-Goa highway, especially during peak festive periods.

The Ro-Ro ferry will cut travel between Mumbai and Ratnagiri to just 3 hours. Passengers heading to Sindhudurg will arrive in only 5 hours, almost half the 10-12 hours usually taken by road.

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Ticket Prices And Facilities

As per reports, the fares have been kept affordable so that more people can use the service. The ticket prices are as follows:

• Economy Class– ₹2,500 per person
• Premium Economy– ₹4,000 per person
• Business Class– ₹7,400 per person
• First Class– ₹9,000 per person

The ferry also has provisions to carry vehicles. The charges are set at ₹6,000 for cars, ₹1,000 for two-wheelers, and ₹600 for bicycles. This allows families to take their own transport along, making travel even more convenient. Moreover, the ferry can carry 656 passengers, 50 four-wheelers, and 30 two-wheelers.

This ferry service is being hailed as South Asia’s fastest Ro-Ro. It is part of a major initiative by the Maharashtra government to improve inter-city travel convenience. The project has received all 147 necessary permits and has been implemented with world-class safety standards.

The launch comes as a huge relief for devotees travelling from Mumbai to Konkan during Ganesh Chaturthi. With the incomplete Mumbai-Goa highway causing traffic snarls that last for hours, this new ferry will cut down travel time from 10-12 hours by road to just 3-5 hours by sea.

Also Read: Amid Poor Response, Konkan Railway Adds 1 More Halt To Ro-Ro Car Service, Appealing Ganesha Devotees

What do you think of this new Ro-Ro ferry service introduced by the Maharashtra government? Let us know your thoughts. 

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