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Patna’s Water Metro Launches, Ganga Ride Available for ₹50
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bihar
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 10:31 PM
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Patna’s new water metro service has begun, allowing passengers to cruise the Ganga for a fare of ₹50 per trip.
Patna witnessed the inauguration of its first water metro service, a new mode of public transport that operates on the Ganga River. The launch was marked by local officials and transport authorities, highlighting the city’s push towards innovative, water‑based mobility.
The service charges a flat fare of ₹50 per ride, making a short cruise along the river affordable for daily commuters and tourists alike. Vessels are designed to accommodate a modest number of passengers, providing a comfortable alternative to road traffic.
Authorities expect the water metro to ease congestion on Patna’s roads, promote riverfront development, and boost tourism by offering a scenic route on the Ganga. The initiative aligns with broader efforts to modernise urban transport across Indian cities.
The service charges a flat fare of ₹50 per ride, making a short cruise along the river affordable for daily commuters and tourists alike. Vessels are designed to accommodate a modest number of passengers, providing a comfortable alternative to road traffic.
Authorities expect the water metro to ease congestion on Patna’s roads, promote riverfront development, and boost tourism by offering a scenic route on the Ganga. The initiative aligns with broader efforts to modernise urban transport across Indian cities.