Commuters stranded as ferries break down at Likoni
Three ferries resume operations at the Likoni channel on March 6, 2015. Thousands of commuters were stranded after the ferries broke down. PHOTO | KEVIN ODIT | NATION MEDIA GROUP
What you need to know:
- By 10am, many motorists were still on the queue waiting to be transported across the channel.
- The Likoni channel is used by more than 6,000 vehicles and over 200,000 commuters daily.
Thousands of commuters were on Friday stranded at the Likoni ferry channel after three vessels developed mechanical problems.
Only one ferry, the MV Kilindini, was transporting commuters across the channel for the better part of the morning.
From 6am the lone ferry worked to transport passengers, who scrambled to board the vessel, blocking vehicles.
Kenya Ferry Services management added two more ferries to ease the congestion on the mainland ramp.
The two ferries, the MV Harambee and the MV Likoni, were transporting only commuters because they had faulty prowls, while the MV Kilindini ferried only motorists.
By 10am, many motorists were still on the queue waiting to be transported across the channel.
The Likoni channel is used by more than 6,000 vehicles and over 200,000 commuters daily.
