Abu Dhabi has launched a water taxi service, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) announced on Thursday evening.
The public water taxi service will serve the Yas Bay and Raha Beach community, with stops at “high demand” locations, including Yas Bay, Yas Marina and Al Bandar, with more stops to follow, said WAM, citing the emirate’s maritime authority.
“The public water taxi service will improve connectivity between several of Abu Dhabi’s waterfront attractions while providing an alternative transportation option for the public,” WAM said in a statement.
The service will operate seven days a week.
“We look forward to bringing a new and unique travel experience to the public on Abu Dhabi’s waterways through the new service and advancing a multi-modal integrated transport system in the emirate,” said Captain Saif. Al Mheiri, General Manager of Abu Dhabi. Maritime.
Abu Dhabi Maritime is an offshoot of the emirate’s Department of Municipalities and Transport which will operate the water taxi service