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Launch owners not worried over Padma bridge opening
Aim to introduce new services to remain competitive
Launches wait for passengers at Barishal river port. PHOTO: TITU DAS
Launch operators in the country s waterway-dependent southern region think the completion of Padma bridge will have little impact on their business.
When passengers will start using the bridge, the number of water transport users may see a 20 per cent drop, but, at the same time, goods transportation through waterways will increase, they believe.
Besides, the number of VIP passengers could increase as well, allowing launch operators to raise the cabin fare for the new services they will introduce to remain competitive.