Posts about Water Taxi
It's sink or swim in the water taxi business: The water taxi from the Southwest Waterfront to Georgetown is struggling to get customers. Each trip costs $8 and takes 30 minutes. (Post) (Comment)
Use creativity, not ART: A river taxi is exciting, but maybe they can pick an acronym not already taken by a transit system in the region? (BeyondDC) (Comment)
Water taxis?: A company plans to launch a water taxi connecting Georgetown, Southwest, the ballpark, Alexandria and National Harbor. They will start with 2 boats and hope to grow to 6, and say the prices will be "reasonable and affordable." (SWDC Blog) (Comment)
And...: The taxing district created to pay for the Silver Line is legal (Examiner) ... Canada's passenger railroad is launching a Toronto-Montreal bike train (Canada News Wire, Matt') ... Water taxi service to the Nationals ballpark starts Tuesday, 9/8. You can now buy tickets. (WTOP) (Comment)
Float to the game: DC has opened the pier next to Nationals Park for water taxi service. Six charter companies will run service from National Harbor, Alexandria and elsewhere. (DMPED) (Comment)
Take me out on the water to the ballgame: A water taxi will soon start giving rides to and from Nats games. It'll connect the ballpark to Alexandria and National Harbor. The adjacent park is also under construction; fans will be able to picnic before games once it opens. (WTOP) (Comment)
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