Ghost town: With the drop in ferry commuters and Rapid Penang passengers, store owners are seeing a drastic drop in their business, with some being forced to close their doors for good. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: The Pengkalan Raja Tun Uda ferry terminal in Weld Quay here, which is usually occupied by a busy stretch of ferry commuters and Rapid Penang passengers, is now deserted.
A plunge in the number of commuters taking the ferry – from 16,000 passengers to about 1,000 now – has put a damper on trading activities at 22 shops in the area.
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