India, June 3 -- In a step towards enhancing connectivity to the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport, the City and Industrial Development Corporation (CIDCO) and the Maharashtra ports department on Monday discussed plans to launch a water taxi service from South Mumbai.

The service, which will operate from the soon-to-be-developed jetty at Radio Club in Colaba, is expected to ferry passengers to the airport in approximately 40 minutes. Electric water taxis will be used for the route, offering a faster and more sustainable travel option.

Currently, travellers driving from South Mumbai to the airport site via the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) can expect a journey of about 60 to 75 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The wa...