Maldives Transport and Contracting Company (MTCC) has extended the familiarisation trips conducted by the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) high-speed ferry service in Huvadhoo Atoll, Addu City Fuvahmulah City.
The familiarisation tour commenced on August 18. Initially, the fares were set to commence on August 25. However, MTCC announced an extension of the deadline to August 30. For arranging RTL ferry services, individuals can get in touch with the island council from the respective areas. Tickets will be available for purchase on the RTL travel app and website following the expiration of the deadline. MTCC will cease to allocate space for the orientation trips through the council once the fares come into effect.
The RTL high-speed ferry service currently connects 41 islands in Haa Alifu Atoll, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Shaviyani Atoll, Lhaviyani Atoll, and Huvadhoo Atoll. The National Public Ferry Network provided via RTL is a large-scale project that introduces efficient, affordable, and convenient passenger and cargo ferry services to all administrative islands of the country. The government aims to connect all islands using the ferry network by the end of 2023.