Water Taxi

Yellow and red water taxi in Long Beach, California with tall palm trees on beach in background at sunset.

Los Angeles County Could Launch New Water Taxi for Olympic Visitors

Long Beach is considering a new water taxi service to offer a sustainable alternative to driving for the Olympic and Paralympic Games, but the region remains far from a ‘car-free’ Olympics.

October 8, 2025 - CBS News

View from on board a Boston ferry with people sitting in front and an American flag flying from the boat on a sunny day.

Boston Bets on Ferries as a Solution to Traffic

The T’s ferry system served 1.4 million passengers last year — and that number is growing.

August 29, 2025 - WBUR

Chicago River

Water Taxi Could Add Stops in Chicago

As the city of Chicago continues to develop its river, some see an opportunity to expand river transit.

August 3, 2018 - Chicago Tribune

Water Taxis and Ferry Service Pitched for Detroit's Waterfront

Local port and tourism officials are pushing dual plans to add waterborne transit to Detroit—one proposed ferry route would even connect to Canada.

May 12, 2015 - Detroit Free Press

"Blueway" Could Connect Lewes and Rehoboth Beach

Delaware residents are asking for a new, environmentally friendly transportation link: a "blueway," says Molly Murray. Many feel that a water taxi would be a great way to connect the two resort cities because "the infrastructure already exists."

November 2, 2011 - Delaware Online

Ferry Service Worried About Losing Ridership

A ferry service across New York's East River that launched in June is worried about losing ridership as soon as winter begins. Summer usage was twice as many as planners had expected.

November 1, 2011 - The New York Times

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