"Officials launched a free water taxi service Tuesday, with 40-foot (12-meter) boats carrying up to 55 people each for a scenic 20-minute ride across Biscayne Bay between Miami and Miami Beach. Miami Beach transportation director José González said the eventual goal of the service is to reduce commuter traffic between the cities. "Currently our causeways are at capacity, our roadways are at capacity," González said. "Yet we haven't explored our waterways as a means of mobility.""
"The vessels will run approximately every 60 minutes during weekday mornings and afternoons and every 30 minutes during weekday evenings. The service will not initially operate on weekends. Once residents and visitors reach Miami Beach, they'll be able to use the city's free trolley service. The new service is expected to cost about $1.2 million a year to operate, with half the money coming from the city of Miami Beach and the other half coming from a state grant."
A new free water taxi began operating between Miami and Miami Beach using 40-foot boats that carry up to 55 passengers for a 20-minute crossing of Biscayne Bay. The service aims to alleviate vehicle congestion on the three causeways that connect the barrier island to the mainland. Boats run about every 60 minutes during weekday mornings and afternoons and every 30 minutes during weekday evenings, with no weekend service initially. Riders who reach Miami Beach can transfer to the city's free trolley. Annual operating costs are estimated at about $1.2 million, funded half by the city and half by a state grant.
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