Boat service

Boat service

A boat service is regularly scheduled transport using one or more boats, typically on a river, at a set charge, normally depending on the length of the trip and the type of passenger. The service may only be available for foot passengers.

Examples

* London, UK: there is a boat service between Tate Britain and Tate Modern on the River Thames. London River Services (part of Transport for London) also provide a network of boat services on the Thames, for use by tourists and commuters.
* Scotland, UK: Caledonian MacBrayne ferry company operates a network of boat services to 22 of Scotland's islands.
* Sydney, Australia: the Sydney Ferries Corporation provide an extensive network of boat services around Sydney Harbour and surrounding areas.
* Bangkok, Thailand: the Chao Phraya Express Boat serves piers along the Chao Phraya River, and the Khlong Saen Saep Express Boat provides motor boat services along the city's canals.

See also

* Car ferry
* Ferry
* MBTA boat
* Special Boat Service

External links

* [http://www.tfl.gov.uk/river/ London River Services] from Transport for London
* [http://www.tate.org.uk/tatetotate/ Tate to Tate boat service]


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