Hydrogen Water Taxis to begin operation in Kashi on December 4

For the first time, hydrogen-powered water taxis will begin operating in the religious city of Kashi on December 4.

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will flag off the water taxi from Namo Ghat.

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Sanjeev Kumar, Director of the Inland Waterways Authority of India, Varanasi, stated on Saturday that this environmentally friendly hydrogen water taxi will be completely pollution-free and preparations are underway.

This will be a new gift for tourists and devotees visiting Kashi. Passengers will be able to enjoy the panoramic view of Kashi’s ancient ghats along the Ganges River on a hydrogen water taxi. This will be a unique and memorable experience for everyone.

The hydrogen water taxi will prove to be a positive and revolutionary initiative towards pollution-free water transport on the Ganges.

Manufactured in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, this hydrogen water taxi will be a shining example of ‘Make in India’.

Since the construction of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor, millions of devotees and tourists have been arriving in Kashi, creating heavy traffic pressure on the roads. The introduction of the water taxi service will significantly reduce this pressure and increase the use of waterways.