Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Mumbai Plans Water Taxis to Reduce Travel Time
The Maharashtra government is planning to launch water taxis in Mumbai to make commuting easier.
This project aims to reduce travel time in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) by utilizing water routes.
The project is similar to the Kochi water metro project, with the state and the center sharing ownership.
The initial phase involves constructing jetties at multiple locations and establishing various routes.
The plan includes water ambulances and Ro-Ro services in later phases.
Water taxis could significantly cut travel time compared to road and rail travel.
The government is working on the project's detailed plans, and a feasibility study is underway.
Maharashtra government is planning to launch a water taxi project in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
The project aims to reduce travel time by utilizing water routes, similar to the Kochi water metro project.
The Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) will establish a company in partnership with the Centre.
The project is currently in the Detailed Project Report (DPR) stage.
Water ambulances and Ro-Ro services are planned for the second phase of the project.
- Who
- Maharashtra government, Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB), and a private company
- What
- Water taxi project, including water ambulances and Ro-Ro service
- When
- Projected to launch within two years; DPR stage currently
- Where
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), connecting Raigad, Thane, and Palghar districts
- Why
- To ease commuting and reduce travel time in MMR; to reduce burden on existing transport.
- Project Goal
- Reduce travel time in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)
- Implementation Stage
- Detailed Project Report (DPR) stage
- Projected Launch
- Within two years
- Partners
- Maharashtra Maritime Board (MMB) & Centre
- Model
- Kochi water metro project
- Routes planned
- 8 in phase one, 21 locations identified
- Water Ambulance
- Planned for second phase
- Ro-Ro Service
- Planned for second phase