Those commuting by road between Vasai and Bhayander can expect some relief, with the Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) set to kick off a ‘roro’ boat service between the two towns from February 20. 

The Roll On Roll Off boats, colloquially called roros, are so named because they designed to carry vehicles that can easily get on and off, allowing people to travel by sea with their two- or four-wheelers. The latest service is part of the Central government’s ambitious Sagar Mala project, aimed at unlocking the potential of waterways and coastlines to minimise infrastructural investments.