THAMES BUSES TRY-OUT

London is introducing water buses as a new transport option, with services starting in June between Putney and the Tower. The boats will carry about 160 passengers and travel at 10 knots. The service is privately run but supported by the Minister of Transport, Mr. Barnes, who took an experimental trip. The journey takes 11 minutes one way and 7 minutes with the tide. The service will run every half hour with fares similar to land buses, reviving the historical use of the river for transport.

What is the expected passenger capacity of the new water buses in London?

• 100 passengers

• 250 passengers

• 160 passengers

• 200 passengers

Who is the Minister of Transport mentioned in the video?

• Mr. Barnes

• Mr. Johnson

• Mr. Brown

• Mr. Smith

How long did the experimental trip from Westminster to Tower Pier take?

• 5 minutes

• 11 minutes

• 15 minutes

• 20 minutes

How often will the water bus service run?

• Every 15 minutes

• Every 30 minutes

• Every hour

• Every 45 minutes

What is the historical significance of using the river for transport in London?

• It was only used for cargo

• It was used for fishing

• It was used by forefathers

• It was never used before