Electric water taxi service launches in Halifax this week

A FlyteBoat vessel is pictured in Halifax. (Source: FlyteBoat)

A new mode of transportation is set to launch in Halifax this week.

FlyteBoat is said to be the city’s first electric water taxi service. It will start offering rides around the harbour on Thursday.

FlyteBoat says it offers commuters a unique and eco-friendly alternative to driving. All of its vessels are electric.

The boats are also fully sheltered and equipped with drop-down windows.

Bookings are now open for routes between Halifax, Dartmouth and the Northwest Arm.

The taxi service expects one of the most popular destinations to be Georges Island, which is a National Historic Site.

FlyteBoat also offers harbour tours and sunset cruises. Guests are welcome to bring their own food and non-alcoholic beverages on board.

“Whether you’re heading to a waterfront restaurant, another marina, a special event, or simply want a scenic cruise, our boats can take you where you’d like to go,” reads a FlyteBoat news release.

“We can also arrange pickups and drop-offs at private docks and waterfront properties. For example, residents along the Northwest Arm can be picked up directly from their own dock.”

The release says more routes and communities will be explored as the season progresses.

The boats are also pet-friendly, though they are not allowed on Georges Island due to Parks Canada regulations.

Bookings can be made online or passengers can stop by the Halifax Cable Wharf and look for FlyteBoat vessels on the Blue Line dock.

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