Pirate Water Taxi
Downtown Tampa is offering a new way to beat traffic and explore the city. Pirate Water Taxi is a transportation service that can help its patrons get around town with ease.
The Pirate Water Taxi keeps passengers off busy downtown streets, offering 15 stops along the Hillsborough River. In addition to its functionality, the Pirate Water Taxi is a great alternative to sightseeing on land.
“Well, I think it will bring more people to a nice environment,” Water Taxi rider, Allen Brooker said. “Where they can appreciate some history.”
The taxis began running three years ago and continue to gain popularity. Soon, three new vessels will join the fleet: two 20-passenger taxis and one 100-passenger vessel. The Water Taxis run rain or shine, unless there is lightning or high winds.
Visit https://www.piratewatertaxi.com/ to find more information and to purchase tickets.
E-Scooters
Tampa residents are scooting along the streets to avoid traffic. Electric scooter companies such as Lime and Bird are taking over Downtown. You will see them parked on sidewalks in places like Sparkman Wharf or SoHo.
They are part of a year long pilot program in the city, proving to be an efficient way to get people from point A to point B.
“They are so much fun,” scooter rider, Adrienne Poullot said. “It’s a great way to get around. You can go up to 17 mph. You can get around pretty fast.”
The city’s goal is to provide a cost-effective and non-traditional form of transportation for the public.
“I’ve been playing on it for a couple of hours,” Poullot said. “And it’s just about 6 dollars so far.”
To rent the scooters you can download the apps in the app store under Bird, Lime, Spin or Jump.
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