Uber Boat by Thames Clipper has launched its first fully electric cross-river passenger ferry, the ‘Orbit Clipper’.
The new boat will launch in 2025 and will provide transport options for up to 20,000 Londoners and visitors to travel every weekday.
Orbit Clipper will operate between London’s Canary Wharf on the north side of the Thames and Rotherhithe on the south, offering an efficient and eco-friendly service for cross-river transport.
The vessel will cross the river every 10 minutes from each side on weekdays and every 15 minutes at weekends. The 150-passenger ferry, with capacity for 100 bicycles, features a roll-on/roll-off design that enables automated docking on both sides.
Uber Boat reports that this innovation enhances accessibility, reduces journey times, and increases capacity for both foot and cycle passengers.
The project is a significant step towards Uber Boat by Thames Clippers’ ambitious target of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2035 and achieving net-zero by 2050.
Co-founder and CEO of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers Sean Collins said: “This zero-emission solution also comes after the recent launch of our third hybrid boat – Mars Clipper – into our main River Bus fleet and is the next step on our journey to advancing sustainable maritime technology.
“The Thames is the lifeblood of our great capital and it’s our ambition to continue to push for further progression along the river – we’re calling upon London’s maritime businesses and government bodies to collaborate and ensure a greener future for all.”
