Navier and Stripe Launch Pilot Hydrofoil Water Taxi Service in Bay Area

The high-speed electric boats aim to reduce commute times and carbon footprints, with plans for future expansion.

Navier, a San Francisco-based tech startup, has partnered with financial platform company Stripe to launch a pilot water taxi service using high-speed electric hydrofoil boats for Stripe employees commuting from Marin County to South San Francisco.
The hydrofoil boat, named the N30, can reduce commute time from about 90 minutes to 45 minutes, and is equipped with amenities such as tables and Wi-Fi.
The pilot program aims to explore the feasibility of such a service in coastal and river communities, with plans to increase the fleet by five-to-seven vessels by next year.
Navier's CEO, Sampriti Bhattacharyya, has expressed interest in expanding the hydrofoil water transit concept to other cities, following a successful roadshow to U.S. coastal cities last year.
Navier's hydrofoil boats are more efficient and cost-effective than traditional vessels, with an operational cost of just 38 cents per mile, and a range between 75 and 100 nautical miles.