The sea route will be between Belapur (police jetty) and Thane (Salt Bunder jetty). Representation pic

There's good news for people tired of traffic jams and crowded trains between Navi Mumbai and Thane. The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) plans to start passenger ferry services between the two cities. Once operational, passengers will be able to cover the 25-odd km distance in less than 45 minutes, which by road takes close to one-and-a-half hours.