Regular passenger services of the electric-hybrid Water Metro boats
connecting these terminals would begin on Sunday morning.( 17 Mar)
While virtually inaugurating the terminals chief minister said that Water Metro is providing world class
travel experience to local passengers and tourists and it will elevate the
standard of living of people of Kochi. He said at least one lakh people
would be benefited from the extension of services.
Industries minister P Rajeeve said Water Metro will bring revolutionary
changes in Kochi and all islands of Kochi would become tourist attractions
soon. He said that DTPC is planning to launch a new tourist boat service in
Kochi backwaters soon. An amount of Rs 94.5 lakh has been earmarked for the
development of Eloor ferry.
PWD minister P A Mohamed Riyas,
revenue minister K Rajan and mayor M Anilkumar spoke at the function.