Water taxi

A boat service shuttling between two points would normally be described as a ferry rather than a water bus or taxi.

The earliest water taxi service was recorded as operating around the area that became Manchester, England.

[citation needed] Cities and other places operating water buses and/or taxis include: On demand water taxis are also commonly found in marinas, harbours and cottage areas, providing access to boats and waterfront properties that are not directly accessible by land.

A total of five passengers died in the accident, which the National Transportation Safety Board determined was caused by insufficient stability when the small pontoon-style vessel encountered strong winds and waves.