in july 2007, a hovercraft passenger service completed a two week trial between portobello, edinburgh and kirkcaldy, fife. the trial of the service (marketed as "forthfast") was hailed as a major operational success, with an average passenger load of 85%. it was predicted to cut congestion for commuters on the forth road and rail bridges by carrying about 870,000 passengers a year. the service was canceled in 2011.