With the onset of early morning fog, ferry services have been coming to a halt until visibility improves, leaving passengers stranded for hours. This disruption has severely impacted school and college students, as well as working professionals, causing them to arrive late.
Concerned parents from Divar and Chorao are urging the River Navigation Department (RND) to install yellow fog lights on ferries at the earliest. In previous years, ferries continued operating despite fog due to such lights, but their absence now is causing unnecessary delays.
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With board exams approaching next week, students must not be left stranded on the islands, risking their punctuality for crucial exams. The government and RND must take immediate action in the interest of students and the general public to ensure ferries operate smoothly despite foggy conditions.
