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2009 got off to a smooth start as the country celebrated the arrival of the coastal Water Taxi Service, which set sail on its maiden voyage on December 29, 2008.

With eight daily round trips made by three vessels on weekdays, the water taxi was a welcome travel option for north-south commuters, who would often have to leave San Fernando by 5am in order to arrive at their destinations in the north by 8am. The service helped to reduce the number of vehicles using major roads and highways, thereby providing relief for commuters who must use their cars to get to work. At $30 per round trip, the affordable service also reduced travel times for commuters - the journey between Port of Spain and San Fernando lasting roughly 45 minutes - and provided a safe, secure and stress-free mode of travel.