'We're trying to get ridership back up so we can start running this again full-time,' captain Doug Chyna said.
The unmistakable yellow of the Chicago Water Taxi has made its way back to the Chicago River, after shutting down at the beginning of the pandemic.For folks who work downtown, there are plenty of ways to get to the office – by foot, car, train, bus, or boat.
If you opt for the Chicago Water Taxi, there's a good chance Doug Chyna might be your captain. He has been captaining on the Chicago River for more than 20 years.But for the past several years, the iconic yellow boats have been missing from the Chicago River."We're trying to get ridership back up so we can start running this again full-time," Chyna said."Pre-COVID, we were extremely busy.
Until ridership picks up, you can only take the Water Taxi between Michigan Avenue and Madison Street.He doesn't seem too worried about it.Mostly, the passengers are commuters, or people looking to escape the office for lunch, or just to take a break. "It's relaxing, because the city from the lake is absolutely gorgeous. You know, so if you're getting stressed out in the office, hop on the boat for a ride for a couple times, then go deal with it," Chyna said.
The Chicago Water Taxi currently is running Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays during the morning and afternoon rush.
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