water taxi
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of water taxi
First recorded in 1925–30
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It’s also close proximity to some of Boston’s most scenic walking and biking paths, and a water taxi providing transportation to Logan Airport and other local attractions.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
While hailing a teak-paneled water taxi to the airport is a uniquely Venetian experience, it’s also a pricey one, generally topping $150 for the same airport run that Alilaguna’s water buses do for about $20.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 2, 2026
The water taxi would offer alternatives to bus needs and was presented as a way to alleviate congestion along the two bridges connecting San Pedro to Long Beach and surrounding roads.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 14, 2025
Inchcailloch Island is easily accessible from Balmaha by water taxi, and has a small camping site.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2025
You could go by water taxi, but then you had to wait for pickup.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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