𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐅𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 “𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚” 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐣𝐮𝐥–𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐥

The Government of The Gambia has introduced a new environmentally friendly ferry named “Barra” to improve transportation between Banjul and Barra.

New Banjul - Barra ferry expected to improve travel between Banjul and Barra | Photo Credit: Saul Touray

The modern green ferry, which can accommodate up to 2,000 passengers, is expected to significantly ease travel along one of the country’s busiest crossing points. The Banjul–Barra route serves as a vital link connecting the capital city to communities in the North Bank Region, and the new vessel will help reduce congestion and waiting times for commuters and vehicles.

Authorities say the ferry is designed with improved capacity and efficiency to support the growing number of passengers who rely on the crossing daily for work, trade, and travel.

The introduction of the ferry forms part of ongoing efforts by the government to modernise the country’s maritime transport system and enhance mobility across the River Gambia.