Palghar district's first Ro-Ro ferry service between Vasai and Bhayander, covering 3.50 km has commenced on a pilot basis for passengers and vehicles. While the waterway service is expected to boost tourism in the two cities, with motorists in the Vasai-Bhayander belt likely to save around 50 minutes, regular office goers are unlikely to find much relief from crowded trains and congested roads. The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) conducted trial runs between the Vasai (fort) jetty and the Bhayander (west) jetty. The 3.50 km distance by water will take about 15 minutes one-way. The total distance includes a four km road too. A total of 100 passengers and 33 vehicles can be ferried in a single journey.