Ferry services to ease commuters visiting Sangai Festival venues from November 21
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, November 18 2018:
To ensure and enhance smooth connection of three main venues of the Sangai Festival, 30 (thirty) Tata Magics will be deployed.
And in addition, a dedicated Tata Magic Ferry Service System with minimum fleet size of 50 Tata Magics connecting various locations for viewers/delegates will be launched, saidapressreleaseof the Directorate of Transport today.
Pre-printed tickets will be used, said the Directorate and promises free ride for children below 5 years.
Main venues connectivity: The 30 Tata Magics will connect - Hapta Kangjeibung (Andro Parking), Khuman Lampak Sport Complex (parking lot in front of the Indoor Stadium) and Lamboikhongnangkhong (Manipur Trade and Expo Centre) starting from November 21 to 30.
Fleet size of each route- 5 Tata Magics
Frequency- 30 minutes.
Time: 1 pm to 8 pm daily (Nov 21 to 30)
Free ride for children below 5 years.
Hapta Kangjeibung (Andro parking) to Lamboikhongnangkhong: Fare - Rs 20 per pax per trip.
Hapta Kangjeibung (Andro parking) to Khuman Lampak: Fare - Flat fare of Rs 10 per pax per trip.
Khuman Lampak Sports Complex to Hapta kangjeibung (Andro parking): Fare - Rs 10 per pax per trip.
Khuman Lampak to Lamboikhongnangkhong: Fare- Rs 20 per pax per trip.
Lamboikhongnangkhong to Khuman Lampak : Fare - Rs 20 per pax per trip.
Lamboikhongnangkhong to Hapta kangjeibung: Fare - Rs 20 per pax per trip.
Magic Ferry Service for Imphal West:
Fleet size of each route/parking: 5 Tata Magics
Time : 1 pm to 8 pm, last ferry service will depart Andro Parking at 8 pm for respective destinations.
Frequency: 30 minutes
Fare: Rs 20 per pax per trip, free ride for children below 5 years.
Routes:
1) MU Gate, Kakwa - Singjamei Moirangkhom - Sanjenthong - Andro parking (return vias Old/New Thumuthong)
2) Mongshangei/CRPF camp - Pishum Keishamthong - Keishampat bridge - Andro parking (return vias Old/New Thumuthong)
3) Malom Bazar Kwakeithel - Keishampat bridge - Sanjenthong bridge - Andro parking (return Minuthong)
4) Tera Bazar - Sagolband - BT Road - Kanglapark - Sanjenthong - Andro Parking (return via Minuthong)
5) Naoremthong - Uripok - BT Flyover - Kanglapark - Sanjenthong - Andro Parking (return via Minuthong)
6) Langol Game village - DC Lamphel - Uripok Road - BT Flyover - Kanglapark - Sanjenthong - Andro (return via Minuthong) .
Magic Ferry Service for Imphal East:
Fleet size of each route/parking: 5 Tata Magics
Time : 1 pm to 8 pm, last ferry service will depart Andro Parking at 8 pm for respective destinations.
Frequency: 30 minutes
Fare: Rs 10 per pax per trip, free ride for children below 5 years.
Routes:
1) Mantripukhri Sangakpharm - Khongnang Karak - ISBT Dewlaland - Lamlong bridge - Hatta Road - Checkon - Andro Parking (return in the same route)
2) Lamlong bazar - Khurai Ahongei - Soibam Leikai - Nongmeibung - Nanbam Chuthek - RDS crossing - Andro parking (return in same route)
3) DC Prorompat - Ananda Singh Academy - Nanbam Chuthek - RDS crossing - Andro parking
4) Kongba bazar Wangkhei Meihoubam Lampak - Wangkhei Puja Lampak - Andro parking (return in the same route).
DTO (IW) will depute one team each of enforcement wing to man the ferry service system at Andro parking & Lamboikhongnangkhong whereas DTO (IE) will depute on team at Khuman Lampak from 1 pm to 9 pm daily during the festival for ensuring better services and safety of the commuters/general public, said the Directorate in its statement.