Proposed Water Taxis

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Water Taxis proposed to Ferry Casino Punters

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From the ' $$$$ for all but money for nothing ' thread over yonder ..  http://railbotforum.org/mbs/index.php?topic=11353.msg159183#msg159183

News.com.au --> Cabbies see Brisbane River as a fare earner

A FLEET of luxury water taxis will ply the Brisbane River in a plan to bring a touch of Venice-style glamour to the city.
Proposals for the new multi­billion-dollar casino and integrated resort at Queen's Wharf include a boating base from where tourists can explore other local attractions.

And Yellow Cabs boss Neill Ford is in talks with Echo Entertainment chiefs about using the new CBD development as a hub for a water-taxi service.
"It's been a concept of mine for about 15 years, and Queen's Wharf provides the opportunity to make something happen," Mr Ford said. "We are a river city after all, so we should really promote it.

"It becomes a tourist attraction in its own right. You would be looking at really beautiful boats with polished timber and so on. Maybe not as expensive as those in Venice, but something really attractive."

Mr Ford said there was also interest from restaurant owners across the river at South Bank, where there is already a jetty that could be used.
In addition to tourists, the water taxis would appeal to locals looking for a special night out at the new resort precinct or other city venues, and to commuters from Brisbane's riverside suburbs looking to dodge road congestion ...

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Couriermail --> How Brisbane River could change our city travel $

Brisbane's most iconic feature could become its biggest asset under a bold vision to unlock the transport potential of the city's mighty river and drastically cut commute times.

River taxis would slash travel times from Hamilton to South Bank, with the beloved CityCat taking almost an hour for the trip that takes about 15 minutes to drive.

Provided water taxis were under eight metres in length, they could do the journey in less than 20 minutes, with the Howard Smith Wharves to Queens Wharf section in just five minutes. ...