Splashdown for water taxi Quays route
A NEW water taxi route is being launched between Salford Quays and the city centre.
Waxis first hit the waterways in November last year, connecting the city centre with Sale and Old Trafford along the Bridgewater Canal.
The new service will be launched on Monday, and is being introduced due to the ‘success of the initial route’ and ‘demand for a better way to travel between MediaCityUK and Spinningfields,’ bosses at the travel firm say.
Passengers on the boat, named the Henri Lloyd, will be able to hop on the water taxi at The Alchemist MediaCityUK and travel along the Manchester Ship Canal to the Manchester Marriott Victoria and Albert Hotel in Spinningfields.
The journey should take around 30 minutes, and passengers can get on every hour from 7am, into the evening.
Those heading in the opposite direction from Spinningfields can catch the waxi every hour from 7.30am.
Manchester Water Taxis founder Steven Cadwell said: “This additional route has been put in place to meet the demands of people wanting to travel between the hugely popular MediaCityUK at Salford Quays and Spinningfields, central Manchester.
“It’s something that will appeal to a lot of people who want a different way to travel between both locations for either work or leisure.
“We know our roads are getting more and more congested, and more people are seeking alternative forms of transport.
“The Henri Lloyd waxi not only offers a practical solution but also one which is a fun and relaxing alternative to sitting on a tram, bus or in the back of a taxi.”
Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham said: “I believe the water taxi has huge potential as a sustainable local transport solution using the waterways of Greater Manchester.”