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]] are called Abras and remain an important part of transportation system. ]] A water taxi or '''river taxi''' is a Boat used for Public Transportation in cities with abundant water channels. Many cities, including New York City , Boston , Baltimore , Fort Lauderdale , London , and Tokyo have scheduled water taxis which operate in a similar manner to Ferries or Buses . Others, like Venice , have for-hire boats similar to traditional Taxi s. (Venice also has a Vaporetto , or Waterbus , system that operates similarly to American "water taxis".) {Link without Title} Water taxis also operate in Cottage areas where some cottages are accessible only by water. Visitors can drive to a local Marina and take a water taxi to the final destination. On March 6 , 2004 , a "Seaport Taxi," a water taxi service operated by the Living Classrooms Foundation, capsized during a storm near Baltimore's Inner Harbor ; 5 passengers died in the accident. SEE ALSO |