Kerala to Start Water Taxis in Alappuzha in October

Kerala is in arrangements to start its first water taxi in Alappuzha by October 2020. Reportedly, four diesel-powered boats, having seating capacity for 10 people, will be deployed to undertake journeys across the district. Kerala's water transport department Director Shaji V Nair said the service will be charged on 'per-hour basis', and will be 'affordable'. The department is also planning to start water taxis throughout the sate in phased manner.