In Kyiv, officials are considering the possibility of launching a regular passenger ferry service across the Dnipro between the capital’s left and right banks. According to Volodymyr Kreidenko, deputy chair of the parliamentary committee on transport and infrastructure, the fare from «Slavutych» to Poshtova Square could be between 60 and 80 hryvnias.
Key points at a glance:
- There are proposals in Kyiv to organise regular passenger services between the banks of the Dnipro.
- The approximate cost of a journey by river transport can be between 60 and 80 hryvnias.
- Launching the route requires approval from the military administration and a decision by the city authorities.
How much will a trip down the Dnipro cost?
One of the proposed river transport routes is the route from the area around the «Slavutych» metro station to Poshtova Square. Passengers will be able to reach the centre of the capital by water, before transferring to the metro.
According to estimates Kraydenka, the cost of such a flight may be between 60 and 80 hryvnias in one direction. The final fare has not yet been approved.
This had already been discussed in the capital resumption of river transport as an alternative to road and rail crossings over the Dnieper.
When might river transport be launched in Kyiv?
According to the Member of Parliament, regular services could be organised immediately, provided the route is agreed with the military administration. At the same time, the initiative to launch the transport service must come from the capital’s authorities.
In order to organise the voyages, it is necessary to select a carrier, check the technical condition of the vessels, prepare the berthing infrastructure and agree on a timetable.
Kraydenko had previously reported that there were passenger vessels capable of carrying between 100 and 150 people on a single voyage.
River transport as an alternative to the capital’s bridges
The issue of resuming passenger shipping has become particularly pressing due to the threat of Russian strikes on Kyiv’s transport infrastructure.
River routes are regarded as one of the alternative means of transport between the banks of the Dnieper in the event of traffic restrictions bridges. At the same time, plans are being drawn up in the capital to set up two temporary pontoon crossings.
The city authorities have not yet announced an official decision regarding the launch of regular river services between «Slavutych» and Poshtova Square.
