On the first day, Kochi Water Metro ran boats between the Kerala High Court and Vypin terminals from 7 AM onwards and saw a ridership of 6,559 passengers, Kochi Water Metro Ltd (KWML) said in a statement.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the central government lays emphasis on cooperative federalism and believes that if the states develop, it will help in the development of the country.
Kochi Water Metro project aims for an integrated water transport system for the city. Apart from the ferry services, the project also looks to develop existing and new roads, providing increased access to the jetties and improving the connecting within the islands.
Kochi Water Metro with 78 eco-friendly boats and 38 terminals cost 1,136.83 crores, funded by Government of Kerala and German funding agency KfW.
The battery-powered water metro boat can carry 100 passengers.