Paris Tests New Bubble-Shaped Water Taxi
Share
PARIS — Paris is testing out a new form of travel: an eco-friendly bubble-shaped taxi that zips along the water up and down the Seine River.
“If you compare a similar size boat with an engine, you are going to run 30, 40, 50 euros an hour in fuel cost when this one costs you 3 dollars or 3 euros.” — Anders Bringdal, SeaBubbles CEO
Organizers are holding test runs this week on one white, oval-shaped electric hydrofoil boat that resemble tiny space shuttles gliding past Paris monuments.The boats can fit four passengers, and if they get approved, can be ordered on an app like land taxis, shared bikes or other forms of transport.
Its designers hope to run the so-called Seabubbles commercially in Paris and other cities starting next year.
No Noise, No Waves, No Pollution
Anders Bringdal, SeaBubbles CEO, told The Associated Press that “the most important for us is no noise, no waves, no pollution. And bring them into cities that are congested.”
Bringdal said the water taxi will “not only be fun” but also makes economic sense.
“If you compare a similar size boat with an engine, you are going to run 30, 40, 50 euros an hour in fuel cost when this one costs you 3 dollars or 3 euros,” he said.
Proponents see the vehicle as a new model for the fast-changing landscape of urban mobility.
RELATED TOPICS:
NASA Says 20% of Workforce to Depart Space Agency
News /
1 day ago
Frustration, Gaza Alarm Drove Macron to Go It Alone on Palestine Recognition
World /
1 day ago
Trump Golfs in Scotland as Epstein Questions Persist
World /
1 day ago
Visalia Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect at Long John Silver’s
Crime /
1 day ago
Grand Rising Brings Sober Day Party Vibes to Fresno
Events /
1 day ago
Fresno Crash Leaves One Dead After Car Submerges in Canal
Local /
1 day ago
‘Jenny from the Block’ Rescued After Camping Out by Calwa ATM
Animals /
1 day ago
Visalia Police Arrest Wanted Man Following DUI Traffic Stop and Chase
A 20-year-old man was arrested early Saturday morning after leading officers on a pursuit into Tulare County, authorities said.
Just after 1...
Local /
2 hours ago
Categories
Latest
Videos

Local /
2 hours ago
Visalia Police Arrest Wanted Man Following DUI Traffic Stop and Chase

World /
2 hours ago
Trump, EU’s Von Der Leyen to Meet on Sunday to Clinch Trade Deal

World /
2 hours ago
Israel Announces Daily Pauses in Gaza Fighting as Aid Airdrops Begin

News /
1 day ago
NASA Says 20% of Workforce to Depart Space Agency

World /
1 day ago
Frustration, Gaza Alarm Drove Macron to Go It Alone on Palestine Recognition

World /
1 day ago
Trump Golfs in Scotland as Epstein Questions Persist

Crime /
1 day ago
Visalia Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect at Long John Silver’s

Business /
4 days ago