Water taxi system expected to be ready by Khmer New Year

A public transport system based on boats, known as water taxis, for the capital is expected to be ready by April, in time for Khmer New Year, official said. The envisioned waterway passenger system will be composed of 15 stations, or docks, built across the capital, from Prek Phnov in the north to Takhmao city and Kean Svay district in Kandal province, using the rivers Tonle Sap, Bassac and Mekong, Transport Minister Sun Chanthol announced last week. Phase one will oversee the construction of six stations to be used solely for the transport of people, while transport of goods will be under the next phase, with ports built along the rivers for the shipment of agricultural products. Authorities hope the new transport system will help alleviate worsening traffic problems in the capital and provide tourists with more options to move around the city. Each boat will be 14 meters long and 3.9 meters wide and will be able to carry 48 passengers, according to the official master plan. (Source: Khmer Times)