GUWAHATI: The chief minister of Assam, Dr Himanta Biswa
Sarma on Wednesday has said that his government would soon start night super from
Majuli via Lakhimpur Boginadi.
While visiting Nimatighat, the Chief Minister said that the government has suspended single-engine and tried to improve the situation since September 08.
"I have also ordered to run Ro-pax ferry for the convenience of the commuters," the CM said adding that the service will be available three times a day including 9 AM, 11.30 AM, and 3 PM.
"Some rules have also been implemented for the boat service and the commuters have to follow the same. It has also been decided that a mobile application will be used from September 22 and passengers can book their tickets from home," he added.
He informed that a total of 8 ferries will run in Majuli.
The chief minister also informed that ferry tickets would be available online by end of this month.
He said for hassle free journey of commuters by September 21 or 22 tickets will be made available online through a mobile app.
"I am in talks with Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and requested him for two jetties and two RoPax boats for Assam. His response was positive and then we can give one more RoPax for Majuli," CM Sarma informed.
As per CM Sarma, for the remaining eight ferries in Majuli, marine engines were ordered which will take up to 50-60 days to arrive and till then those eight boats will remain suspended from operating.
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