The Hatirjheel water taxi service in Dhaka is becoming an increasingly popular mode of transport as it is cost effective, quick and scenic. Passengers prefer this mode of transport not only because it is different, but also because it enables them to avoid traffic congestion and overcrowding. Also Read- Water taxis increase in popularity, plans for expansionEven then, there are some major drawbacks to the service. Apart from malodorous water, the queues are long and each taxi waits 15 minutes extra for passengers to arrive before departing. FDC terminal Counter Master Md Sohagh Rana said: “Passengers sometimes take recreational water taxi rides.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 10, 2017 13:23 UTC