‘Most Awaited’ water Taxi Service flagged off in Mumbai

Residents of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai for the first time can enjoy water connectivity between the two cities. This will not only be a time-saving commuting medium but eco-sensitive as well.

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways & AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal virtually flagged off the ‘Most Awaited’ Water Taxi for citizens of Mumbai, from Belapur Jetty.

Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Udhav Thackeray graced the on-ground function where he inaugurated the newly constructed Belapur Jetty.

According to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, “A long time aspiration of the people of coastal Maharasthra, the Water Taxi service will connect the twin cities of Mumbai and Navi Mumbai for the first time. The Water Taxi services will commence from the Domestic Cruise Terminal (DCT) and will also connect nearby locations at Nerul, Belapur, Elephanta island and JNPT. The service promises a comfortable, stress-free journey, is time-saving and promotes eco-friendly transport.”

It further said, “The Water Taxi services are going to give huge impetus to the tourism sector, especially travel to the historic Elephanta caves from Navi Mumbai. Visitors will be able to travel easily from Navi Mumbai to Gateway of India.”

The Ministry also informed that the newly constructed Belapur jetty, built at a cost of Rs. 8.37 crore was funded in the 50-50 model under the Sagarmala scheme of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. “The new jetty will enable movement of vessels to locations like Bhaucha Dhakka, Mandwa, Elephanta and Karanja,” it added.