Kochi, India, has emerged as a global leader in sustainable urban mobility through the development of the Kochi Water Metro, the country’s first integrated water-based public transport system. Launched to improve connectivity across the city’s extensive network of waterways, the Water Metro links island communities with urban centers through a modern fleet of electric ferries and purpose-built terminals. By providing a reliable, affordable, and low-emission alternative to road travel, the system has transformed daily mobility for thousands of residents while helping reduce road-related congestion and pollution.