Mumbai is gearing up for a major new transport option as the Mumbai Water Metro — a sustainable water-based metro service — is expected to begin operation in phases starting December 2026. The project aims to ease traffic congestion, cut commuting time and introduce an eco-friendly water transit system connecting key parts of the metropolitan region. This innovative project, championed by Maharashtra’s Ports Minister Nitesh Rane, will feature battery-powered ferries and electric boats operating on designated routes across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). The initiative is modelled on the success of the Kochi Water Metro in Kerala — India’s first integrated water transport-metro system — and is expected to expand coastal and creek travel options for daily commuters and tourists alike. What Is the Water Metro Project? The Mumbai Water Metro is envisioned as a network of electric water ferries that will function like a “metro on water,” connecting different jetties and waterfront points across the city and its suburbs. Estimated to cost around ₹1,200 crore, the system aims to reduce the load on congested roads and railways while offering a greener transportation alternative. Officials say six to eight routes have been planned within the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, with the… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
