Uber Boat unveils 'UK first' zero-emission cross-river passenger ferry

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Uber Boat by Thames Clippers' Orbit Clipper under construction at Wight Shipyard - Credit: Uber Boat by Thames Clippers
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Uber Boat by Thames Clippers' Orbit Clipper under construction at Wight Shipyard - Credit: Uber Boat by Thames Clippers

Fully electric vessel revealed ahead of confirmed London launch in March next year

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers has today announced the UK's first fully electric zero-emission cross-river passenger ferry will launch in March 2025. Currently under construction at Wight Shipyard Co...

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