Nariman Point to Borivali in 45 mins

Pat · 13-07-2008, 12:04 AM

Mumbaikars will have some relief from the growing traffic snarls and crowded local trains.

In two years, they will be able to take the waterway, forking out Rs 70 for a 45-minute journey between the city's commercial centre Nariman Point and its suburbs in Borivali, while enjoying the Arabian sea breeze.

The high power committee chaired by Maharashtra chief secretary Johnny Joseph, in a meeting on Thursday, has finalised the bidding criteria for the ambitious passenger water transport project along the western coast of Mumbai.

The project will be implemented on a build, own, operate and transfer basis for a concession of 30 years, and will pan out in a phased manner. In the first phase, the service will be available between Nariman Point and Borivali, with six stops at Borivali, Marve, Versova, Juhu, Bandra and Nariman Point.

Read More: http://www.rediff.com/money/2008/jul/12mumbai.htm

My take: First metro and now this..I really pray to god that mumbai becomes a better place to live , 3 years from now

iinfi · 13-07-2008, 11:52 AM

read this on rediff today morning!!
wondering who wud pay Rs.75 per trip? people going by car wud still go by car. for 80% of the population even a monthly pass which mite bring the price down to Rs.45 per trip, this is still costly.