The number of passengers in Kochi Water Metro Ferry Services has exceeded 50 Lakhs since its foundation 29 months ago, according to official estimates.
The 50-lamp was clocked after AMAL and NAINA, the Malaysian couple from Australia who were visiting Fort Kochi, gathered tickets from the Terminal of the High Court on Saturday 20 September). Ločnath Behera, CEO of Kochi Metro Rail Limited, felted them on this occasion. He said that a unique travel experience provided by a meter of water helped to achieve the participation of a 50 passenger.
Metro Kochi Water started operation 25. April 2023. There are plans to introduce water meters in 21 locations across the country. Currently, nearly 20 ships operate services from terminals including the High Court, Fort Kochi, Zaveen, Bolgatta, Mulavukad, South Chittoor, Cheranelloor, Eloor, Trep and Kakkanad. The construction of terminals in five places is in its last phase, she said.
Published – September 2025 20:20
