E-ferries from Uran to Gateway in 2 weeks

In two weeks, electrical ferries will cut the journey time from Uran to Gateway of India by half, reducing it to 30-40 minutes.

Published on: Mar 28, 2025, 07:02:19 IST

By G Mohiuddin Jeddy

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URAN: In about two weeks, the journey time from Uran to the Gateway of India will reduce by half as electrical ferries will become operational.

E-ferries from Uran to Gateway in 2 weeks

“Speed trials are currently in progress. The service should start in two weeks,” an official from the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) told HT.

JNPA had, in December last year, approved the leasing of two e-ferries for ₹37.8 crores for a period of 10 years. The boats were supposed to be pressed into service January but technical reasons caused a delay.

Wooden passenger boats that have been in service for years take over an hour to complete the journey while e-ferries will take 30-40 minutes, benefitting local residents, JNPA personnel, and personnel from customs, air force, CISF and ports who usually travel on the route.

Each ferry can accommodate 20-24 passengers and tickets will be available online, said Unmesh Sharad Wagh, chairman, JNPA. The number of trips and timings will be decided by JNPA based on requirement.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
G Mohiuddin Jeddy
G. Mohiuddin Jeddy is a senior journalist with around three decades of experience across print and television. He has been with Hindustan Times for over two decades, covering Navi Mumbai, Panvel and Uran. His reporting focuses on civic affairs, politics, infrastructure, urban development, environment and other issues affecting residents. Before joining Hindustan Times, Jeddy worked with The Times of India and the Network18 Group, reporting for CNN-IBN/CNN-News18, CNBC Awaaz and IBN7/News18 India. He has chronicled Navi Mumbai’s political and urban transformation through extensive coverage of infrastructure, environmental issues, urban planning and civic administration. His public-interest reporting has highlighted civic concerns and prompted administrative action. His notable work includes breaking the “Hitler’s Cross” controversy in Kharghar and exclusive reporting on the Kenneth Haywood terror email investigation linked to the 2008 Ahmedabad blasts. Beyond the newsroom, Jeddy enjoys reading almost anything he can get his hands on—from news, current affairs and books to the occasional restaurant menu—with a keen interest in national and global politics. He also enjoys travelling to new places, exploring authentic regional cuisine at local eateries, and watching documentaries as well as crime, political, thriller and espionage films and series.Read More

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