Miami Beach ends $50,000-a-month water taxi deal after repeated maintenance failures
Briefly

Commissioner Alex Fernandez emphasized the situation, stating, 'This service has proven to be unreliable, and the taxpayers deserve better. Right now it's just irresponsible to continue with this.'
The Poseidon Ferry faced persistent mechanical issues, leading to a dramatic decrease in performance; the vessel broke down multiple times within weeks, affecting the planned service schedule.
Despite the initial hopes for a viable transportation alternative, the Poseidon Ferry ended up with an average ridership of only 43 people per day.
The city memo noted that, in its first month, each trip averaged only three passengers, revealing a significant disconnect between service offerings and community needs.
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