E-feeder buses to connect every boat service at Kakkanad metro terminal
2 months ago

E-feeder buses to connect every boat service at Kakkanad metro terminal

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Kochi Water Metro Ltd expects a major boost in ridership on the Vyttila-Kakkanad section with the deployment of three e-feeder buses, providing last-mile connectivity to Infopark and Collectorate from Kakkanad Water Metro terminal next week. To tap the full potential, the ‘Metro Connect’ buses operating on the Chittattukara-Infopark and Chittattukara-Collectorate routes will link each and every boat service arriving at the terminal, even as KWML is set to increase the frequency of boat services from Monday. “While the e-feeder buses will be operational on Aluva-Airport and Kalamassery-Medical College routes from Thursday onwards, the vehicles will be deployed in the Kakkanad sections from next week. The water metro operates on five routes — High Court-Fort Kochi, HC-Vypeen, HC-South Chittoor, South Chittoor-Cheranalloor, and Vyttila-Kakkanad, which sees the most daily commuters.

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Transport Minister flags off first batch of buses from Goshree islands to Kochi city
1 week, 4 days ago

Transport Minister flags off first batch of buses from Goshree islands to Kochi city

The Hindu  

The first batch of four private buses from the Goshree islands to Kochi city were officially flagged off at Goshree Junction by Transport Minister K.B. Unnikrishnan, MLA, said the city entry of private buses could be realised due to efforts made by him, socio-political leaders, and the Federation of Residents’ Associations’ Apex Council in Goshree Islands. The four private buses …

Kochi metro to extend operating hours on account of Sivaratri
1 month ago

Kochi metro to extend operating hours on account of Sivaratri

The Hindu  

The Kochi metro will operate services for extended hours on Wednesday and Thursday in view of Sivaratri celebrations. The electric bus circular feeder service connecting the Water Metro’s High Court station with the Kochi metro and other important locations in the city will be launched in the first week of March. The service from the High Court Water Metro station …

Over 15,500 commuters travel in metro’s feeder e-buses till January 24
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Over 15,500 commuters travel in metro’s feeder e-buses till January 24

The Hindu  

Over 15,500 commuters travelled in Metro Connect, the Kochi metro’s feeder electric bus services that were launched on January 16 on three routes, till Friday. The metro agency had procured a total of 15 e-buses at a cost of around ₹15 crore and To Infopark In the second phase, three of the feeder buses will operate from Kalamassery and from …

Kochi metro’s electric feeder buses rake in ₹1.18 lakh on January 16
2 months ago

Kochi metro’s electric feeder buses rake in ₹1.18 lakh on January 16

The Hindu  

A total of 1,855 commuters travelled in six Metro Connect buses, the Kochi metro’s air-conditioned electric feeder buses on Thursday, the first day of their commercial operation, in the Aluva-international airport and Kalamassery-Government Medical College and Kalamassery-Cusat corridors. A total of 1,345 people travelled in four buses that were deployed on the airport route, while 510 people travelled in two …

Frequency of Water Metro ferries on Vyttila-Kakkanad route increased
2 months ago

Frequency of Water Metro ferries on Vyttila-Kakkanad route increased

The Hindu  

With Cochin Shipyard Limited having handed over a total of 18 of the 23 electric-hybrid ferries to Kochi Water Metro Limited, including two earlier this week, the frequency of Water Metro ferries on the high-demand Vyttila-Kakkanad route during peak hours has been increased to a service every 20 minutes, from Saturday. KWML chief operating officer Sajan John said it was …

Metro Connect feeder buses flagged off
2 months, 1 week ago

Metro Connect feeder buses flagged off

The Hindu  

Industries Minister P. Rajeeve flagged off Metro Connect, the electric feeder buses of the Kochi metro, on Wednesday. Road circular route, Kadavanthra-KP Vallon Road-Panampilly Nagar circular route, and Kakkanad Water Metro terminal-Infopark/KINFRA Park/ collectorate routes. The feeder buses would ensure last-mile connectivity, which would benefit the metro project and passengers, he added. Unnikrishnan and Anwar Sadath, MLAs; Seema Kannan, Kalamassery …

Minister P Rajeeve to flag off ‘Metro Connect’ e-feeder buses on January 15
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2 months, 1 week ago

Minister P Rajeeve to flag off ‘Metro Connect’ e-feeder buses on January 15

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Industries Minister P Rajeeve would flag off the 15 fully air-conditioned electric feeder buses of the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd, which would provide the first and last-mile connectivity to Kochi Metro commuters. “The minister will flag off the buses at 4pm on Wednesday at the Kalamassery bus stand near the Medical College,” a statement said. The 33-seater buses will …

Kochi Water Metro to go nationwide: feasibility study under way
2 months, 1 week ago

Kochi Water Metro to go nationwide: feasibility study under way

The Hindu  

Kochi Metro Rail Limited has begun a feasibility study to explore the viability of ushering in Water Metro ferry services, in Kollam and at 17 locations in other States. The feasibility study would focus on the possibility of establishing water metro services in areas having rivers, lakes, and backwaters and in coastal regions,” they said. The potential expansion of the …

Trial over, KMRL’s ‘Metro Connect’ e-bus feeder service from next week
2 months, 1 week ago

Trial over, KMRL’s ‘Metro Connect’ e-bus feeder service from next week

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Following a successful month-long trial run, the fully air-conditioned electric feeder buses of Kochi Metro Rail Ltd will start regular operations from next week. The 33-seater buses will initially be deployed on five routes - Aluva-Airport, Kalamassery-Medical College, High Court-MG Road circular, Kadavanthra-K P Vallon Road circular, Kakkanad Water Metro terminal-Infopark-Kinfra park, and Collectorate. “The KMRL purchased 15 e-feeder …

Kochi’s ‘Metro Connect’ feeder e-buses to be launched in a week
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Kochi’s ‘Metro Connect’ feeder e-buses to be launched in a week

The Hindu  

Metro Connect, a fleet of 15 electric, air-conditioned feeder buses of the Kochi metro, will start ferrying commuters from metro stations to the international airport, adjacent commercial hubs, and areas without adequate public transport, from next week. Fare structure Kochi Metro Rail Limited has fixed ₹20 as the fare for travel up to five km in the regular AC feeder …

Infopark connectivity in Kochi set to get major boost
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Infopark connectivity in Kochi set to get major boost

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: A major complaint raised by Infopark techies is inadequate public transportation facilities, which in turn, leads to issues like insufficient parking space at the IT park. Kochi Metro has speeded up construction of its phase 2 extension, the 11.2-km-long Pink Line from its Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium station to Infopark, and promises to meet the August 2026 deadline. Meanwhile, techies …

Water Metro eyes operational break-even ‘in couple of months’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Water Metro eyes operational break-even ‘in couple of months’

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Water Metro is eyeing operational break-even “in a couple of months”, since launching its service on April 23, 2023, by inching closer to its average daily ridership target of 7,000. This even as it clocked 11,525 passengers on October 31, the third highest daily ridership, when its modern, air-conditioned boats were in great demand on the High Court-Fort Kochi …

Fort Queen Ferry Reintroduction Sparks Renewed Agitation in Fort Kochi-Vypeen Corridor
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Fort Queen Ferry Reintroduction Sparks Renewed Agitation in Fort Kochi-Vypeen Corridor

The Hindu  

Fort Kochi-Vypeen corridor sees a renewed push for the reintroduction of a ferry service. The closure of the Kundannoor bridge has worsened traffic congestion in the area, prompting a demand for a third ferry to alleviate the woes of commuters. The Vypeen-Fort Kochi Passengers’ Association has been at the forefront of the agitation, demanding the deployment of Fort Queen, a …

More boats, new routes... water transport poised for growth in Kochi
6 months, 3 weeks ago

More boats, new routes... water transport poised for growth in Kochi

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The inland water transport in Kochi is poised for a substantial growth in the coming months with the Kochi Water Metro and the State Water Transport Department enjoying an increased commuter patronage. While the Water Metro will start services on the Kadamakudy-Paliyam Thuruth and the High Court-Mattanchery routes in two months, the SWTD is mulling to start tourism circuit …

Kochi metro to get its first batch of 15 electric feeder buses in September
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Kochi metro to get its first batch of 15 electric feeder buses in September

The Hindu  

The Kochi metro will receive its long-overdue fleet of feeder buses in September. A total of 15 air-conditioned electric buses would start operating services from metro stations to commercial hubs and suburban towns, according to informed sources. This was after the KSRTC cited a shortage of buses to operate adequate feeder services from metro stations. The number of e-buses in …

KMRL mulls share e-auto services from metro stations
11 months, 3 weeks ago

KMRL mulls share e-auto services from metro stations

The Hindu  

Close on the heels of placing orders for a dedicated fleet of 15 e-buses to operate services on Kochi metro’s feeder routes from June, Kochi Metro Rail Ltd is gearing up to operate share e-autos in feeder routes from metro stations. At Present, a few dozen e-autos operate from select metro stations, including from recently commissioned Thripunithura terminal station. The …

Kochi: With 2 new routes, Water Metro to extend network from Sunday
1 year ago

Kochi: With 2 new routes, Water Metro to extend network from Sunday

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: Kochi Water Metro Ltd will commence operations on two new routes -- High Court-Bolgatty-North Mulavukad-South Chittoor and South Chittoor-Eloor-Cheranalloor -- on March 17. With the commissioning of new routes, the Water Metro will expand its services to nine terminals, establishing five routes across the city. Tickets on the High Court Jn-South Chittoor and Bolgatty-South Chittoor sectors will cost Rs …

KMRL keen to launch Water Metro vessels for backwater tourism in Alappuzha and Kollam
1 year, 11 months ago

KMRL keen to launch Water Metro vessels for backwater tourism in Alappuzha and Kollam

The Hindu  

Close on the heels of the launch of 78 Water Metro ferries in the Greater Kochi area, Kochi Metro Rail Limited is keen to launch a handful of such vessels in Alappuzha and Kollam to cater for backwater tourists. Competition between agencies The metro agency seems to have taken a cue from the popularity of tourist boats that are operated …

Kochi Metro posts net loss of Rs.281.23 crore
5 years, 2 months ago

Kochi Metro posts net loss of Rs.281.23 crore

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: Kochi Metro, the biggest infra project in Kerala, notched up a net loss of Rs 281 crore in 2018-19, shooting up from Rs 167 crore the previous year. As per the latest annual report of Kochi Metro Rail Limited, the transport operator’s average daily ridership during 2018-19 was a meagre 34,588 and revenue per day Rs.11.24 lakh. As per …

KSRTC to run electric buses
6 years, 1 month ago

KSRTC to run electric buses

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Kerala State Road Transport Corporation would deploy 10 electric buses in the Thiruvananthapuram-Ernakulam section and also in certain city routes in both the cities from Monday. The transport department last week gave nod for operating the electric buses on a wet-lease basis. Permanent schedules will be fixed after operating them on an experimental basis for a week.” Mumbai-based …

Water Metro: Boatmaker to be finalised by February 26
6 years, 2 months ago

Water Metro: Boatmaker to be finalised by February 26

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Kochi Metro Rail Ltd will finalise the manufacturer for building 23 passenger boats by February 26 in line with its target to start the boat services by the year end. "We've shortlisted Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Netherlands-based Damen Shipyards, UAE-based GRANDWELD and Larsen and Toubro as of now after evaluating their technical qualifications," a KMRL spokesperson said.The last date …

Kochi Metro season ticket on cards
6 years, 9 months ago

Kochi Metro season ticket on cards

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: The Kochi Metro Rail Limited is set to leapfrog into a new phase from Monday in its current operations by increasing its frequency of operations while it is set to open another new chapter this month by launching the season ticket which will be known as 'trip ticket'. "The summer vacation was good for Kochi Metro with the average …

Kochi auto rickshaws to go hi-tech
7 years, 6 months ago

Kochi auto rickshaws to go hi-tech

Deccan Chronicle  

KOCHI: From Wednesday, hundreds of auto rickshaws operating in Kochi city will boast of a Passenger Information system which will enable commuters to know the distance, fare and time taken for a particular trip among others. The initiative is being introduced by Ernakulam District Auto Rickshaw Drivers’ Union with the technical support of VehicleST, an IT startup firm. The Kochi …

Kochi waterways to bloom this year
9 years, 2 months ago

Kochi waterways to bloom this year

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The water transport in Kochi will witness a major revival with the Kochi Metro Rail Ltd all set to launch air-conditioned catamaran passenger ferries by the ‘year end’ and the Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation planning a boat service in the Vytilla-Fort Kochi route by October. “The Rs 819.23-crore plan got the Centre’s nod faster than expected,” said …

Kochi: Low floor AC buses in dockyard
9 years, 2 months ago

Kochi: Low floor AC buses in dockyard

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: City commuters are missing many of the cool comfy rides in the low-floor AC buses of the Kerala Urban Road State Transport Corporation these days because nearly one-third of the 50 Volvo buses of the Ernakulam depot are in the dockyard awaiting maintenance and fitness tests. “The repairing of the AC Volvo buses has turned into a time-consuming process …

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