Ferry

A ferry is a boat or a ship carrying passengers, and sometimes their vehicles, on scheduled services.

Related Topics:
Boat - Ship

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Ferries form a part of the public transport systems of many waterside cities, allowing direct transit between points at a capital cost much lower than bridges or tunnels.

Related Topics:
Public transport - Bridge - Tunnel

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A foot-passenger ferry with many stops, such as in Venice, is sometimes called a waterbus or water taxi.

Related Topics:
Venice - Water taxi

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