Summary
The ferry will use a mix of electricity and regular fuel to keep the noise down.
Residents asked for a quieter ferry after hearing too much sound from the current service.
Key Points
4 points1
The plan is for a roll‑on roll‑off ferry, where vehicles drive on and off easily.
2
Hybrid technology means the ferry can run on electric power and gasoline together.
3
Noise complaints from local people prompted the idea.
4
If built, the ferry would link Vypeen with Fort Kochi across the water.
New Words to Learn
4 wordsHybrid
A vehicle that can work with two types of energy, such as electric power and gasoline.
Roll‑on roll‑off
A boat design that lets cars drive straight on and off, like a moving garage.
Noise complaints
When people tell officials that something is too loud.
Corporation
A large organization that runs projects for a city or country.
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