Mumbai will soon get electric boat taxi service from Gateway of India to Navi Mumbai Airport, Maharashtra Minister of Ports and Fisheries, Nitesh Rane has asked the officials to prepare a comprehensive plan of the project.

“The service will connect various parts of Navi Mumbai with Mumbai. The travel time will be about 40 minutes. The use of electric boats in these water taxi services will reduce pollution and benefit the environment. It will also reduce traffic congestion in Mumbai and passengers will get a comfortable travel experience,” said the minister, reported the IANS.

Nitesh Rane also directed the ports department to be ready for the construction of jetties at the required places.