<h1>Union Minister Proposes 10,000 Water Taxis to Connect Mumbai Suburbs with Navi Mumbai Airport in 70 Minutes.</h1> A Union minister has proposed deploying 10,000 water taxis to connect Mumbai's suburbs with the upcoming Navi Mumbai International Airport. This initiative aims to transport passengers from areas such as Virar and Kalyan-Dombivali to the new airport within 70 minutes. The minister has discussed the proposal with the Maharashtra Chief Minister. The water taxis are planned to be constructed using fiber-reinforced plastic to reduce costs. Passenger flights from the new airport are expected to commence in April next year, with plans to integrate metro rail connectivity for improved access.