TL: DR
- Rapid Ferry is out of service starting from 24th – 26th August.
- Daily operations are halted due to technical reasons.
- 10 free transit buses are provided as an alternative.
Penangites are definitely shooked by this unbelievable news. Before this, we may have encountered the news Rapid Ferries being late but to ultimately stop their operation during weekdays are positively baffling. Causing hundreds of passengers left stranded on both sides of their station. Looks like the public will have to opt for a different form of transportation.
Rapid Ferry Out Of Service Until 26th August
For the first time in 126-year of history, our iconic Penang ferries stopped their daily operation. Reported by The Star, Rapid Ferry head. Osman Amir said that four ferries that have been connecting the island and mainland daily will not be in operation due to technical reasons. This will continue until 26th August.
Free Transit Busses Are Provided As compensation
Understandably, regular passengers are enraged by this news. Thus to compensate for the inconvenience, Osman stated, “the Rapid Ferry had prepared 10 free transit buses from Penang Sentral on the mainland to Weld Quay terminal on the island and vice-versa with a frequency of 10 to 20mins,”. In addition, the Rapid Ferry apologized for their shortcomings as well. Thank you Rapid Ferry for the thoughtful alternative. In the meantime, let’s be patient friends and we can go back to our usual schedule before you know it.
Link(s): Facebook
Source: The Star
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