The Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has implemented revised ferry tariffs affecting all users, with small cars now paying Ksh180  from Ksh120, marking a significant 50 per cent increase across that category.

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Loaded truck and trailer categories will continue paying Ksh7,900 per crossing, with the tariff remaining unchanged despite broader adjustments across other vehicle classes using the Likoni ferry route system.

Tuk-tuk operators have, however, received relief under the new structure, with charges reduced from Ksh120 to Ksh100 per crossing, with KPA stressing that the aim is to balance affordability and operational costs.

On the other hand, handcart operators, commonly known as trolley users, will now pay Ksh75 down from Ksh100 per trip, offering some relief to informal traders relying on ferry crossings on a daily basis.

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Pedestrians will continue crossing the Likoni channel free of charge as KPA maintains its commitment to ensuring safe and accessible movement for foot passengers using the ferry service system.

The changes will affect more than 450,000 passengers who now use the ferry daily, with peak days exceeding 500,000 people, and have increased from 300,000 people per day in the last five years, according to KPA data.

Meanwhile, the data reveal that vehicle crossings have dropped from over 6,000 to slightly above 4,000 on average.

This is due to the Dongo Kundu channel , which was opened in August 2024, and has drastically reduced travel time from Mombasa Island to Kwale County by over 45 minutes.

KPA maintains that the Dongo Kundu bypass does not compete with ferry services but instead complements transport options.

The port body also reveals that it has a total of six ferries, but optimally four are used during the peak time of the morning and evenings, while three are used during off-peak times.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke