Kyiv's Dnipro ferry launch blocked by military approval and vessel certification issues

The launch of passenger boats across the Dnipro River in Kyiv to relieve bridge congestion faces major obstacles, including conflicting statements about vessel inventory and unresolved organizational issues. Ukrainian lawmaker Volodymyr Kreidenko claims the inventory of Kyiv's river vessels has not been conducted, while Minister Mykola Kalashnyk stated it was completed, identifying about 20 usable vessels. Experts question their technical condition, and passenger service requires additional certification. Military approval is mandatory, with movement allowed only during daylight hours. Organizational challenges remain, as vessels belong to a state enterprise while transport and ticketing are municipal. The city must designate a customer, payer, and schedule manager. Expert Dmytro Bespalov suggests seeking private investors and operators, though project costs remain unestimated without a feasibility study.