Water Taxis To Cut Down Travel Time To Navi Mumbai Airport: Nitin Gadkari

Water Taxi In Mumbai: Union minister Nitin Gkari has said proposed water taxi services would enable people to reach upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport from anywhere in Mumbai in 17 minutes, thus effectively reducing travel time. Minister for Ro Transport and Highways was dressing a poll rally in Maharashtra's Thane city on Sunday night where he spoke about government's plans aimed at transforming connectivity and alleviating traffic congestion in Mumbai and Thane.

state assembly polls are scheduled on November 20. international airport in Navi Mumbai is expected to start operations in March 2025. Gkari said proposed water taxi services, once operational, would enable commuters to reach Navi Mumbai International Airport from any part of Mumbai "in just 17 minutes".

minister said jetties have alrey been constructed near airport to support this initiative. "By harnessing vast sea routes around Mumbai and Thane, we can significantly reduce traffic congestion and air pollution," he said. Gkari also highlighted potential of introducing amphibious sea planes capable of landing in small water bodies, including lakes in Thane, eliminating need for conventional runways.

government is actively seeking investors to develop and implement this project, he ded. dressing traffic issues in Mumbai and Pune, Gkari referred to New Delhi-Mumbai expressway, which is expected to divert outstation traffic and ease congestion within metropolitan areas once fully operational.

He also proposed solutions for managing freight vehicle movement in urban regions and spoke about plans for a revolutionary inter-city electric bus service 18-metre-long buses will have a seating capacity for 135 persons and offer a premium, flight-like experience, minister said. se buses could run for 40 kilometres on a 30-second charge, symbolising a significant shift towards renewable energy in transport sector, he said.