Ministry of National Planning, Housing and Infrastructure has announced the prices of Raajje Transport Link (RTL) high-speed ferry network for travelling between southern atolls.
The RTL high-speed ferry service was launched in Gaafu Alifu Atoll and Gaafu Dhaalu Atoll in Zone 5 on October 30 last year. The service was launched in Fuvahmulah City and Addu City in Zone 6 in August this year.
The planning ministry has decided to commence Highway Link routes between atolls in the region on October 8. The price of a ticket for a trip between Vaadhoo and Fuvahmulah or between Hulhumeedhoo and Fuvahmulah or between Feydhoo and Fuvahmulah is USD16. The price of a ticket between Vaadhoo and Hulhumeedhoo is USD32 and the price of a ticket between Hulhumeedhoo and Feydhoo is USD4.
The RTL high-speed ferry service has also been established in Haa Alifu Atoll, Haa Dhaalu Atoll, Shaviyani Atoll, and Lhaviyani Atoll. Citizens have become reliant on the service due to its convenience and low cost.