The water taxi service between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai has been inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The Belapur Jetty project, which started in January 2019, was wrapped up in September 2021. This project, which was funded under the Sagarmala program, cost a total of Rs. 8.37 crore.
Water taxi service connecting points
The newly inaugurated waterway will be connected with the water taxi service, with Belapur, Nerul, and Elephanta Islands. For the first time, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai shall be linked by dependable and fast transportation services, which will help to cut travel time.
What is Water Taxi
A water bus or water taxi is a kind of watercraft which is used to provide private or public transportation in urban areas. Its service may be planned with multiple stops, which are similar to a bus, or is available on-demand to many locations, similar to a taxi. The first known water taxi service started operating around the area which later became known as Manchester, England.
Sagarmala Programme
The Indian government’s Sagarmala Program aims to improve the country’s logistics industry. The programme aims to maximize the potential of coastlines and rivers in order to reduce the amount of infrastructure needed to fulfill the logistics goal of the nation.