'Hoverlink' has received official approval to launch a fleet of rapid transit hovercrafts in Ontario, Canada. These hovercrafts will be entering the waters in Lake Ontario near Toronto, Port Weller, and Niagara Falls in 2023. The hovercrafts are fast enough to traverse Lake Ontario in just 30 minutes at no discomfort to the riders. Plus, each hovercraft trip can comfortably sit 180 passengers.
Hoverlink stated that its rapid transit hovercrafts will complete 48 lake-crossings per day, and will operate 365 days per year, meaning they will always serve as an option for fast cross-provincial transport. Additionally, the company describes the passenger experience as akin to "riding on air," meaning it is more comfortable than alternative transport methods.
In terms of weather conditions, these hovercrafts are weatherproof, meaning they will still operate in some intense weather conditions, safety permitting. On top of this, the company noted that its hovercrafts run on extremely low-emission Tier 3 engines that reduce 98% of airborne toxins. When this statistic is combined with the fact that thousands of people each day will be able to use the hovercrafts instead of a passenger vehicle, this will have a staunchly positive effect on the local environment.
Public Hovercraft Transport Systems
Hoverlink is Launching a Hovercraft Service in Ontario, Canada
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