River taxi, anybody?

The Urban Redevelopment Authority is introducing a new water taxi service that ply the Singapore River. The new service is not just for tourists but also for the regular office commuters who prefer to beat the traffic by boat. River Taxi is popular mode of transport in Bangkok Chao Phraya River where man dressed in suit and tie hopping onto a boat to get to office, is common sight.

This is going to happen in January 2013. Check out the news aticle below.

News article.