Photos: This Flying Electric Boat Aims To Save Venice From Sinking
What if all the taxis, ambulances and commuter ferries that serve as the city’s main form of transportation could fly above the water, without making wakes – and be electric?
What if all the taxis, ambulances and commuter ferries that serve as the city’s main form of transportation could fly above the water, without making wakes – and be electric?
“Moto Ondoso” – wake damage – from thousands of motorboats is slowly eroding the iconic buildings of Venice. A Swedish-designed electric boat that flies above the water might be the answer to the city’s problems.
In a historic move, Venice has banned all large cruises from sailing past its historic centre. This comes at a time when the cruise industry is already reeling under the pandemic effect.