Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Washington DC has the Wharf Jitney (FREE) and the Water Taxi ($19.80). Neither of these are real transit, like you see in many cities around the world. Why doesn't DC have a robust ferry system?
Today, we answer that question, and we take a look at Candela, who might have the solution.
Learn more here: candela.com/newsroom/flying-electric-ship-halves-commute-times-in-washington-d-c
Thanks to @andyontrack for sharing from his infinite knowledge.
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Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:41 Wharf Jitney with Andy On Track
5:25 Potomac Water Taxi with Lindsey
9:59 Why are there not more ferries?
12:28 Candela: the future?
Washington DC has the Wharf Jitney (FREE) and the Water Taxi ($19.80). Neither of these are real transit, like you see in many cities around the world. Why doesn't DC have a robust ferry system?
Today, we answer that question, and we take a look at Candela, who might have the solution.
Learn more here: candela.com/newsroom/flying-electric-ship-halves-commute-times-in-washington-d-c
Thanks to @andyontrack for sharing from his infinite knowledge.
Trains Are Awesome!
Buy Trains Are Awesome Merch: trainsareawesome-shop.fourthwall.com
Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/trainsareawesome
Our Instagram: instagram.com/tra_channel
Email us: trainsareawesomechannel@gmail.com
My second channel: youtube.com/@Thom_Extra?si=x-K0NL2o-m45D-ac
Chapters
0:00 Introduction
1:41 Wharf Jitney with Andy On Track
5:25 Potomac Water Taxi with Lindsey
9:59 Why are there not more ferries?
12:28 Candela: the future?
