In addition the once popular Goa–Mumbai boat service could commence yet again in the months to come with two parties expressing their interest to restart the service. MPT and JNPT have offered to provide their facilities at the respective ports to ensure that the service commences. The interested parties will now have to present their plans to the concerned departments.
Asked when the service would commence, the MPT chairman hoped it would commence at the earliest. With regards to the inter-city boat service, he said it would be a boon that would reduce the ever increasing traffic problem.
as well as help the economy of the State by reducing the travel time.
