Waterway taxi comes into service

The first waterway taxi came into service last Friday, carrying people from northern part of the city south to Takhmao city in Kandal province. Three water taxis are in service from 6:00am to 6:00pm, docking at six places along the waterway, according to the Ministry of Public Works and Transport. The service will be free until the end of July, after which the fare will be KHR5,400 ($1.3) for the 25 km trip. The ministry planned to use six boats for the full service expected to be introduced soon. Transport Minister Sun Chanthol said the government also planned to expand the service beyond the current route to Saang district and Phnom Penh Autonomous Port in Kean Svay district in Kandal province. (Source: Khmer Times)