Goa, July 23 -- A day after Chorao villagers issued a three-day ultimatum demanding the reinstatement of traditional ferryboats, the Goa Legislative Assembly on Tuesday descended into chaos over the Ro-Ro ferry service introduced on the Chorao-Ribandar route.

Trouble began during Zero Hour when Sant Andre MLA Viresh Borkar raised concerns about the disruption caused by the replacement of traditional ferries with two Ro-Ro vessels. He said the move has not only increased delays but also burdened daily commuters with higher fares. Highlighting the jump in the cost for four-wheelers from Rs 10 to Rs 30, Borkar argued the fare hike unfairly affects local residents dependent on the route for routine travel.

He demanded an additional ferryboa...