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Nayan XI: Water taxi services between Navi Mumbai and Gateway of India flagged off

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There is good news for Navi Mumbaikars as water taxi services from Belapur jetty to Gateway of India in Mumbai started on February 7, 2023.
Benefit
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The service will reduce travel time to Mumbai. The distance will be covered in an hour.
Accomodation
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The water taxi, 'Nayan XI', can seat 140 passengers on the lower deck and another 60 passengers on the upper or business class deck.

Fare
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The fare is Rs 250 per seat on the lower deck and Rs 350 a seat on the other deck. The fares are less than what taxis charge for a road journey between Belapur and Colaba, where Gateway of India is located. The services will be available from Monday to Friday. There will no services on weekends.

Inauguration
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The service was inaugurated by Dadaji Bhuse, Minister for Ports Development of Maharashtra at Belapur Jetty.

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