Overview
- Officials say the first vessel’s assembly near Wazirabad is in its final stages, with test runs expected by early December.
- Initial operations plan a single boat on a 4–5 km stretch between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur, with one-hour morning and evening trips.
- The Inland Waterways Authority of India is building floating jetties and shore facilities including boarding areas, ticket counters, and waiting zones at both ends.
- Onboard features include bio-toilets, public announcement systems, life jackets, dining service, and planned live cultural performances.
- Ticket prices await approval from the tourism leadership, and a second vessel may be added later based on demand and operational feedback.