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Passenger boat service between Wellawatta and Battaramulla launched
A new passenger boat service between Wellawatta and Battaramulla was launched today (11) under the patronage of the Secretary, Ministry of Urban Development, Water Supply and Housing Facilities Dr Priyath Bandu Wickrama
The boat service was launched as a way to minimize severe traffic congestion in Colombo.
The boat service covers a distance of 7.5km and concludes in as little as 30 minutes. The cost of a ticket is just Rs 60.
Currently, four boats have been deployed for the passenger service while plans are underway to increase it to 10 boats.
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