New Delhi: Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways & AYUSH Sarbananda Sonowal today virtually flagged off ‘Most Awaited’ Water Taxi for citizens of Mumbai, from Belapur Jetty.
Chief Minister of Maharashtra Udhav Thackeray presided over the on-ground function where he inaugurated the newly constructed Belapur Jetty.
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, official release said.