To ensure an effective mode of transport by introducing quick and safe passenger transport services, the state government will invite expressions of interest (EoI) to develop the state's underutilized waterways.
Sanquelim MLA Pramod Sawant had sought to know whether the government has plans to start a public water transport service along longer routes within the state. In reply to the question the transport minister Ramkrishna 'Sudin' Dhavalikar said that it would reduce traffic congestion on roads.
Around 8.66 lakh vehicles have been registered with the transport department and around 50,000 new vehicles make it to Goan roads every year as per a report in TOI.
The EoI has been issued by the river navigation department to interested and competent parties asking them to prepare a techno-feasibility report for operating ferry services along viable routes through the inland waterways of Goa.
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