Travel trail: Labuan Ro-Ro Ferry Terminal busy with hundreds of commuters and vehicles. — Bernama
LABUAN: Labuan Ro-Ro Ferry Terminal and Labuan International Ferry Terminal are experiencing a business boom as locals and travellers from Sabah, Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia flock there.
The upcoming festive season, coupled with the year-end school holidays, has brought an influx of passengers heading to mainland Sabah and Sarawak for Christmas celebrations and holiday getaways.
Hundreds of vehicles formed queues stretching more than 300m towards the ferry terminals as early as 7am.
Meanwhile, passengers with luggage, accompanied by children and family members, appeared to be bustling with excitement.Labuan Point Enterprise, the ticketing management company overseeing the ferry services for MV Joy Star, MV Kimanis 1, MV Putrajaya 1 and MV Goodwill Star, has reported a robust response to ticket sales, which opened a month ago in anticipation of the seasonal demand.
Its manager Robert Ling said ferry operations have been increased, from the usual four trips per day to nine, to accommodate the surge in travellers.
He said the expanded schedule, effective today, ensures uninterrupted service from morning until 8pm.
This measure is set to remain in effect until next week.
“The extended schedule aims to provide convenience to passengers and alleviate congestion at the terminals, which have experienced a significant increase in activity,” he told Bernama.
Ling noted that families, holidaymakers and those reuniting with loved ones for the holidays have contributed to the bustling atmosphere.
Passengers are advised to plan their journey in advance and arrive early at the terminals to ensure smooth boarding.
