Abu Dhabi launches Public Water Taxi Service

Abu Dhabi, The Gulf Observer: Abu Dhabi Maritime, has launched a new Public Water Taxi service within the greater Yas Bay and Raha Beach community, in collaboration with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences.

The Public Water Taxi service will enhance connectivity between a number of Abu Dhabi’s waterfront attractions while offering an alternative transport option for the public.

It will initially operate across high-demand locations including Yas Bay, Yas Marina and Al Bandar with further stops to follow.

The service will be open seven days a week following scheduled timings which ensure vessel availability at each stop every hour.

Dr. Salem Khalfan Al Kaabi, Director-General of Operational Affairs, Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT), said, “We are working closely with AD Ports Group as part of our collaboration with Abu Dhabi Maritime to provide advanced services that will boost the emirate’s connectivity making access to high-demand destinations even easier for Abu Dhabi residents and tourists.