Mumbai-Mandwa Ro-Ro service to start by Feb 2020 end

According to a media report, the Ro-Ro service between Mumbai and Mandwa, in Alibaug is expected to start by the end of February 2020.

The ferry that will be put into service on this route has reportedly set sail from Greece and it is expected to arrive in Mumbai by February 12, 2020. The vessel can carry up to 500 passengers and 180 cars.

The ticket price for passengers will be Rs. 235, while cars will be charged between Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 1,500 depending on their size. The journey from Mumbai to Mandwa is expected to take between 50 minutes and 1 hour.

The Ro-Ro project was initially delayed after running into legal trouble. The infrastructure required for the project has already been completed more than a year ago.

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