Transport Ministry launches ferry schedule SMS service

Ministry of Transport and Communication has launched a service through which the public can check inter-island and inter-atoll ferry schedules via SMS.

Ferry schedules are received by sending a SMS to 3434. The same number applies for Dhiraagu and Ooredoo customers.

According to an official from the Ministry, the service was developed in conjunction with the National Centre for Information Technology (NCIT).

Customers can check ferry schedules for all atolls across the country. The three atolls that do not have ferry services have been excluded, along with schedules for Hulhumale’ and Vilimale’.

“This this is an arrangement only for public ferries. For example, if a ferry gets cancelled, you can confirm though SMS,” the official said.