When roads and rails fail us, maybe we can explore commuting via a river as an alternative.
“The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) is planning to reopen the Pasig River Ferry Service as an additional public transportation option for commuters as construction of major infrastructure projects commence on Monday, Feb 17,” reports ABS-CBNnews.com.
The Pasig River Ferry Service has been suspended indefinitely since February 2011 due to “low ridership turnout.”
However, according to the report, MMDA chairman Francis Tolentino “believes that the ferry system can now be an alternative for commuters to avoid heavy traffic 15 major road projects will be done in Metro Manila this year.“
He clarified that the MMDA will not be the one managing the ferry. The MMDA, he clarified, just wants to serve as the catalyst for private sectors to come in and operate the ferry.
Tolentino added that the MMDA will have an important announcement about the ferry service in March.
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