Water Taxi Service in Valletta, Malta
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he service, which started in June 2011, was launched by transport minister Austin Gatt, who also announced that works on the Barrakka lifts are expected to start shortly.
"The fact that so far 3,500 passengers have used the water taxis proves that there is a demand for such a service, that only takes five minutes for a person to cross from Birgu to Valletta rather than half an hour or by car or bus," Austin Gatt said.
This new way of travelling will continue to enhance the connectivity of the Valletta Harbour area, and will continue to grow as the Barrakka lift will be completed. It will also offer further possibilites for business meeting delegates to explore the island in a novel manner.
The water taxi will work in much the same way as land taxis. A direct trip between landing points within the same port will cost €5.00 per person for the first two passengers and €2.50 for additional passengers. A waiting fee of €20.00 per hour will be charged if the boat is to to wait for passengers.
New water taxi stands will be added as the service expands. The following landing areas are now in operation:
Sliema ferries
Valletta Waterfront
Senglea
Grand Harbour Marina (St Angelo's Mansions)
Grand Harbour Marina (Customs Gate)
Vittoriosa Casino
Tigne Point
Msida Marina
Taxis can be booked by telephone or pre-booked on the Malta Water Taxi website.
For further information please contact Theresa Delia at Business Meetings Malta, the free conference venue finding company and DMC.
email: theresa@businessmeetingsmalta.com