Tourists and passengers eagerly waited to board Water Metro ferries as the much-awaited service of these AC electric-hybrid ferries began in the High Court-Fort Kochi corridor from April 21 (Sunday) morning.
The fare for the 17-minute trip that would be available every 20 to 30 minutes is ₹40. Amongst the attractions during the first trip that began at 10 a.m. was the sight of dolphins whilst the ferry passed by the Vallarpadam container transhipment terminal.
Among the passengers in the first ferry was Santhosh George Kulangara, member of the State Planning Board and acclaimed traveller.
