Yamuna cruise safari draws around 230 passengers on second day
New Delhi: The electric cruise safari launched on the Yamuna river in Delhi is becoming a centre of attraction for people. On Wednesday, the second day after the service began, around 230 people travelled on the cruise. On the first day, about 100 people had used the facility. In view of the rising number of passengers, preparations are being made to start online ticket booking soon.
The ‘Namo Yamuna River Safari’ is being operated between Sonia Vihar and Jagatpur. An electric cruise with a capacity of 30 passengers has been made available for this journey of about six kilometres. The trip lasts around 30 to 40 minutes. People had started arriving from around 10 am on Wednesday. Due to the increase in passenger numbers, some people had to wait 30 to 40 minutes for their turn.
The cruise has air-conditioning and a gaming zone has also been created for children’s entertainment. Apart from Delhi, people are also arriving from Ghaziabad, Noida and Gurugram. According to the operator, there is a plan to offer a 50 percent discount on tickets for school and college groups on non-holiday days.
The project was inaugurated on November 10 by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. According to officials, a second electric cruise with a capacity of 30 passengers may also be started by February-March 2027.
Amid the cruise’s growing popularity, questions are also being raised about the cleanliness of the Yamuna. Passengers said there was a need to stop dirty drain water from falling along the riverbanks and to strengthen the cleaning system.
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