Beach and Airport Connection via Phuket Boat Taxis May Become Reality This Year
Get Ready for Boat Taxis in Phuket!
Phuket is gearing up to introduce a new mode of transportation later this year, according to a senior Marine Department official.
Surachai Burapanonthachai, from the department's planning office, reckons Phuket could see its first boat taxi service within four months, disrupting island travel as we know it!
The initial route would start from popular western beaches and head straight to the airport, with stops at Patong, Kata, and Karon among potential pier locations. Travel time is estimated to take around an hour.
This delightful new boat taxi service was born during a meeting between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra, local officials, and business leaders, with the primary aim of solving Phuket's traffic congestion, particularly on the route between the airport and the downtown and tourist-packed beaches.
Now, here's where it gets even more exciting. The Marine Department plans to introduce another route from the eastern coast in the next fiscal year, as the western part could face the brunt of monsoon seasons. Potential routes from the eastern side could include Yamu Cape, Kaew Island, Hin Cape, and Por Bay.
But Phuket isn't stopping there! The bustling tourist destination is also launching Southeast Asia's first battery-swapping taxi fleet. This eco-friendly initiative aims to promote sustainable mobility, reducing carbon emissions and supporting Thailand's carbon neutrality goals, all while boosting the tourism sector with innovative transportation solutions.
So, get ready for a smoother, greener ride in Phuket! Whether you're a local or a tourist, exciting changes are coming to island transportation!
- Phuket's new boat taxi service, aimed at solving traffic congestion, could potentially disrupt island travel as we know it.
- The Marine Department plans to introduce another boat taxi route from the eastern coast in the next fiscal year, outside of the monsoon season, to cater to the western routes during that period.
- The boom in Phuket's innovative transportation solutions doesn't end with boat taxis; the destination is also launching Southeast Asia's first battery-swapping taxi fleet to promote sustainable mobility.
- By implementing these new transportation solutions like boat taxis and battery-swapping taxis, Phuket is working towards reducing carbon emissions, supporting Thailand's carbon neutrality goals, and boosting its tourism industry.
