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New water taxi service launches between Miami and Miami Beach
The free water taxi aims to ease congestion on Miami Beach causeways with boats carrying up to 55 passengers on 20-minute trips, operating weekdays only.
- On Tuesday, officials launched a free water taxi serving commuters between Miami and Miami Beach using 40-foot boats carrying up to 55 people for a roughly 20-minute crossing of Biscayne Bay.
- Because the region has only three causeways, Miami Beach transportation director José González said roadways and causeways are at capacity, driving persistent congestion and commuter traffic concerns.
- Service schedules show vessels run every 60 minutes mornings and afternoons, every 30 minutes evenings on weekdays only, between Maurice Gibb Memorial Park dock and Venetian Marina and Yacht Club.
- Funding details show the service costs about $1.2 million annually, split evenly between the City of Miami Beach and a state grant, with future north–south routes depending on additional funding.
- Drawing on event popularity, officials note similar water taxi services have thrived during Art Basel Miami Beach, and commuters might save time crossing the city of Miami Beach's about 7 square miles.
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