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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Frederick Marvin Lumba

Orbit Clipper: London's First Ever Fully Electric Passenger Ferry Launched to Promote Cycling

Orbit Clipper: England's first-ever electric ferry (Credit: @liquid_highway1 on X)

The UK's first fully electric cross-river ferry has now set sail, marking a major milestone for greener transport in London. The vessel, named Orbit Clipper, has begun service across the River Thames between Rotherhithe and Canary Wharf, offering a clean and efficient alternative to older diesel boats.

On launch day, the capital's mayor, Sadiq Khan, added his voice to the moment through his official X account:

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