Once operational, water taxis to cut down travel time to Navi Mumbai airport: Gadkari
The Hindu
Nitin Gadkari addresses poll rally in Thane, discusses plans for water taxis, sea planes, and electric buses to reduce congestion.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari has said the proposed water taxi services would enable people to reach the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport from anywhere in Mumbai in 17 minutes, thus effectively reducing the travel time.
The Minister for Road Transport and Highways was addressing a poll rally in Maharashtra’s Thane city on Sunday night where he spoke about the government’s plans aimed at transforming connectivity and alleviating traffic congestion in Mumbai and Thane.
The state assembly polls are scheduled on November 20.
The international airport in Navi Mumbai is expected to start operations in March 2025.
Mr. Gadkari said the proposed water taxi services, once operational, would enable commuters to reach the Navi Mumbai International Airport from any part of Mumbai “in just 17 minutes”.
The minister said jetties have already been constructed near the airport to support this initiative.
“By harnessing the vast sea routes around Mumbai and Thane, we can significantly reduce traffic congestion and air pollution,” he said.
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