Passenger boat operators lament loss of business

The number of passenger boat operators in Kuala Terengganu is decreasing by the day and may soon be a thing of the past for this east coast town. — filepic

KUALA NERUS: With the number of passenger boat operators in Kuala Terengganu decreasing by the day, these boats may soon be a thing of the past for this east coast town. Now, only 17 boats are still operating compared to 80 previously.

Most operators have also resorted to selling their boats to buyers from Tasik Kenyir in Hulu Terengganu, Kelantan and Pahang as the number of passengers has dropped, making it difficult for them to bear the operating costs.