Speedboat Fares From Gateway Of India To Alibaug, Elephanta Likely To Drop
Mumbai: Passengers travelling by speedboat from the Gateway of India to Alibaug and Elephanta could see a slash in fares soon. Current charges range between 600 and 800 per person. The Centre has responded positively to a demand to reduce the `92.04-per-passenger charge collected by the Mumbai Port Trust from operators of boats using Jetty No. 5 at the Gateway of India. This cost is subsequently…
Mumbai's Gateway of India is set to see reduced prices for speedboat trips to Alibaug and Elephanta. Current rates between 600 and 800 rupees per passenger could decrease due to a lower charge collected by the Mumbai Port Trust from boat operators. Ports Minister Nitesh Rane has met his counterpart, Sarbananda Sonowal, to request a reduction in the 92.04 rupee-per-passenger charge.
This change could lower operating costs for speedboat companies, potentially leading to cheaper fares for passengers. The jetty at question, No. 5, is situated opposite the Taj Mahal Hotel and is primarily used by speedboats and private yachts. Traditional wooden boats still operate from jetties 1 to 4. A 45 to 55-minute trip by traditional wooden boat to Elephanta or Alibaug costs around 280 to 300 rupees per passenger.
Speedboats, however, can make the same journey in about 20 to 25 minutes, but booking an entire vessel for five to 12 passengers can cost between 5,000 and 10,000 rupees.
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