title: Alapuzha Water Taxi
text: # Alapuzha Water Taxi
  
  The first water taxi service in India began operations in Alapuzha from 15th October, 2020. The service was inaugurated by Sri. Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala in the presence of Sri. A.K. Saseendran, Transport Minister of Kerala, and various other dignitaries. The boat is named Thejus 1 and is the first boat under Nirva Series built by Navgathi.
  
  Earlier, multiples states had announced plans for water taxis - Goa (2019), Delhi (2019), Mumbai (2019), Assam (2018) and West Bengal (2017).However, at the time of inauguration of Alapuzha Water Taxi service in Kerala, none of the above planned service had commenced operations.
  
  ## Service
  
  The water taxi service is available as on-demand to any person around Vembanad lake in Alapuzha and Kottayam districts.
  
  