Date: March 09,
2020
To,
The Chief Minister,
Government of Goa
Porvorim, Goa
To,
The Minister for River Navigation,
Government of Goa
Porvorim, Goa
Subject:
Protest against Special Ferry Price Hike notification
Sir,
It has come to our attention through notice pasted
on Vanxim ferry that River and Navigation department has hiked fare of Special
Ferry service from Rs.55/- to Rs.250/-: 454.54% hike on all routes in Goa. We
write to express our strong protests as that will adversely affect the public
navigating over rivers using Government Ferry service.We would like to remind
you that Special Ferry service system was started after an incident in the
decade of 1990s wherein Ferry at Vanxim refused to ply at mid-night (00.30
hours) in emergency situation of taking sick person for medical assistance.
Late Ligorio F. Silveira brought this issue to the attention of then Captain of Ports and Special Ferry Service system was
stared to cater to all needs of plying beyond regular hours.
You are therefore requested to roll back your
proposal to hike the special ferry costs and keep it at current rate of
Rs.55/-.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
Maggie Silveira
President, Goa State
