Trochetia: Mauritius-Rodrigues 20% Cheaper, Demand MSC

10 years, 1 month ago - March 11, 2014

The ticket price ranges between Rs 5,500 and Rs 10,500 for a trip on the Mauritius Trochetia . Is much more expensive than edge of Mauritius Pride. The Mauritius Shipping Corporation (MSC) has asked the government to reduce by 20% the price of the ticket Mauritius-Rodrigues aboard Trochetia replacing the Mauritius Pride on the line in recent weeks.

At present, the cost of the ticket to board the ship for those traveling in deluxe cabin is Rs 10,500. Semi-luxury, it is Rs 9,000, first-class Rs 7,500 and Rs second class of 5500.

Moreover, the MSC transformed fifteen containers aboard routing Mauritius Trochetia livestock from Rodrigues. This service was previously provided by the Mauritius Pride .

" We have already carried a first shipment in accordance with international standards and that, after having permission from the authorities concerned. We are pleased with this first attempt .We do not want to penalize Rodriguans that trade between the two islands. We do our best to ensure a regular service between Mauritius and Rodrigues , "says a source at the MSC.

Text by lexpress.mu

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