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Taking to the "Wet Streets" of Greater Fort Lauderdale

Ft Lauderdale waterbus


For residents and visitors of Greater Fort Lauderdale, hopping on the bus takes on a whole new meaning. A fleet of water buses ferry customers through the destination's miles of picturesque inland waterways, with convenient access to shopping, restaurants, hotels, museums, businesses and residential areas.

The service represents an evolution of the original Water Taxi service started several years ago by Canal Boats, Inc. of Greater Fort Lauderdale. While Water Taxi has always been a popular attraction for visitors who enjoy a scenic bird's eye view of the spectacular homes, yachts and lush landscaping lining many of the canals (in addition to colorful stories told by the captains), it has also become a preferred means of transportation for residents hoping to avoid traffic and parking delays, while enjoying a tranquil diversion on the water.




The sleek, 70-passenger water buses feature both indoor and outdoor seating areas with an atrium-like roof to achieve optimum views - and rays for those hoping to catch some sun. The 42-foot vessels are powered by a bio-diesel, hybrid electric engine for a ride that is smoother for passengers and safer for the environment.

Navigating Greater Fort Lauderdale by water is easier and more fun than ever, as riders embark and disembark around the city with the use of full- or multi-day passes. They can even combine transport by water bus with the city's more traditional land bus service if they wish. Water Taxi carries approximately 300,000 people a year, thanks to Greater Fort Lauderdale's prime location on the Intracoastal Waterway along the Atlantic Ocean coast of Florida.






















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