Outer-lying island of Makunudhoo struggles amid RTL ferry cancellations

The outer-lying island of Makunudhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll has been struggling for over a week due to repeated cancellations of Raajje Transport Link (RTL) ferry services between the island and Kulhudhuffushi City. Makunudhoo Council president Abdulla Waheed stated that the service is the only public transport off the island, and cancellations force residents to hire expensive private speedboats. Common reasons cited by Kulhudhuffushi City include bad weather and launch maintenance. The disruption affects access to medical appointments and travel to Male'. MTCC, which operates RTL, said Kulhudhuffushi City is working on resolving the issue. MTCC was not available for comment.

The outer-lying island of Makunudhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll has been struggling for over a week due to repeated cancellations of Raajje Transport Link (RTL) ferry services between the island and Kulhudhuffushi City. Makunudhoo Council president Abdulla Waheed stated that the service is the only public transport off the island, and cancellations force residents to hire expensive private speedboats. Common reasons cited by Kulhudhuffushi City include bad weather and launch maintenance. The disruption affects access to medical appointments and travel to Male'. MTCC, which operates RTL, said Kulhudhuffushi City is working on resolving the issue. MTCC was not available for comment.

The outer-lying island of Makunudhoo in Haa Dhaalu Atoll has been struggling for over a week due to repeated cancellations of Raajje Transport Link (RTL) ferry services between the island and Kulhudhuffushi City. Makunudhoo Council president Abdulla Waheed stated that the service is the only public transport off the island, and cancellations force residents to hire expensive private speedboats. Common reasons cited by Kulhudhuffushi City include bad weather and launch maintenance. The disruption affects access to medical appointments and travel to Male'. MTCC, which operates RTL, said Kulhudhuffushi City is working on resolving the issue. MTCC was not available for comment.

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