Water taxi

As a water taxi boat or watercraft is called, which, similar to a taxi, public transport in cities with waterways, especially rivers and canals, is used.

Water taxis are distributed worldwide. A classic example of a water taxi service shall be considered the northern Italian city of Venice. In many Asian cities such as Bangkok, a life without the many water taxis would not be possible. Some water taxis according to timetables and on fixed routes with predetermined landing. There are also water taxis, similar to taxis can be chartered on the road, by the passenger for certain routes. The fare will be collected according to the actual distance traveled. In many cities around the world, the use of water taxis as a cheap and quick alternative to congested road has been established.

In Germany, water taxis, among others, between the ports of Stralsund, Schaprode and Hiddensee. In Berlin, a 2007 aspired operation of water taxis on the Spree extensive regulatory requirements designed for complicated ..

Water taxi in Potsdam

The new water taxi in Potsdam

Water taxi in Copenhagen

Water bus in Rotterdam

Typical taxi boat in Venice

Water Taxi in New York City

Taxi boat in Auckland

Long Tail Boat as a taxi in Bangkok

Water taxi in front of Koh Phangan

Water taxi on the Niger

Water taxi on Lake Zurich

European cities with water taxis (selection)

  • Dusseldorf
  • Hamburg
  • Potsdam
  • Rotterdam
  • Venice
  • Vienna

Water Taxis International (selection)

  • Auckland (New Zealand)
  • Bangkok ( Thailand)
  • Dubai ( United Arab Emirates)
  • Istanbul ( Turkey)
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