Raajje Transport Link (RTL) services as part of the Integrated National Public Ferry Network has officially commenced in Zone 1 Shaviyani Atoll.
Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) commenced the RTL trial service in Shaviyani Atoll on August 30, 2022. And till it was officially commenced service was provided free of charge.
Moreover, MTCC operates free RTL services to familiarize the public with the routes and schedules before services are officially commenced. However, children under the age of 3 and those with special needs registered under National Social Protection Agency (NSPA) will still be able to travel free of charge.
Furthermore, RTL’s passenger ferry is connected in three different ways. They are commute links, non-commute links and highway links. The commute link is for short trips connecting nearby islands. The non-commute link is to travel from one island to another. The highway link connects the transport hub of one region and the transport hub of the other.
In addition, a special application has been launched to purchase tickets for the RTL’s services. Also, tickets can be purchased through RTL’s web portal. And information on how to collect QR tickets will be available on RTL’s YouTube channel and social media.
With the official commencement of RTL ferry services in Shaviyani Atoll, services have been launched in all islands of Zone 1 under the Integrated National Public Ferry Network.
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