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The Dubai Water Taxi is designed like a typical abra with the top part replicating the roof the Dubai Metro station. . — Supplied photo
Dubai - The Public Transport Agency, Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), have recently opened a new Water Taxi station (Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah Station).
The agency has also endorsed the tariff of the new station in order to align the services on offer with the applicable fare.
Mohammed Masoud Al Janahi, Acting Director of Marine Transport at RTA Public Transport Agency, said: “The Dubai Water Taxi boasts of a smooth design combining typical Emirati design of abra and modernity replicated in a roof emulating the shape of the Dubai Metro stations. It is fitted with the latest technologies of the industry and characterised by a low wash dual-based structure and a sleek roof.
“The Dubai Water Taxi has a central air-conditioning interior in addition to comfortable seats simulating aircraft business class seats as they are fitted with remotely controlled LCD monitors installed at the rear of the front seat, 45 degrees reclining seats and a food tray.
The water taxi can accommodate up to 11 passengers plus the driver. It measures 11 meters in length and 4 meters in width, weighs 9 tonnes and can travel at a speed of up to 35 knots.
It is fitted with two eco-friendly engines of 370 horsepower, the best navigational devices approved by the (IMO), and the world’s highest safety security and safety standards. -reporters@khaleejtimes.com
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