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RTL ferry services to launch nation-wide by year-end: Pres

President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) ferry service will be launched in all atolls before the end of 2025. RTL service in Raa Atoll was launched before end of June and will be free until 2 July. Service in Baa Atoll will launch before end of July, and expansion to all atolls is underway. RTL currently operates in Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Lhaviyani, Gaafu Alifu, Gaafu Dhaalu, Fuvahmulah City, and Addu City.

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Jun 27, 2025

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President Dr Mohamed Muizzu announced that the Raajje Transport Link (RTL) ferry service will be launched in all atolls before the end of 2025. RTL service in Raa Atoll was launched before end of June and will be free until 2 July. Service in Baa Atoll will launch before end of July, and expansion to all atolls is underway. RTL currently operates in Haa Alifu, Haa Dhaalu, Shaviyani, Noonu, Raa, Lhaviyani, Gaafu Alifu, Gaafu Dhaalu, Fuvahmulah City, and Addu City.

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