⛴️ Orbit Clipper is here: a fully-electric, zero-emissions ferry across the Thames. Journeys are every 10 minutes from each side on weekdays, and every 15 minutes on weekends. Getting around South East London just got easier.
— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@london.gov.uk) 5 December 2025 at 13:24
A fully electric passenger ferry, with space for 150 passengers and 100 bicycles has been launched on the River Thames.
The Orbit Clipper will plug in and charge overnight, and carry passengers between Canary Wharf and Rotherhithe every 10 minutes from each side on weekdays, and every 15 minutes on weekends.
However, as still last points out on BlueSky, “According to the Thames Clipper’s ticket page, the single fare booked online is £5.90.
“Note that the Mayor below doesn’t mention the fare.”
According to Google Maps, the journey would cost £2 on the Tube.
This is working towards the target of reducing carbon emissions by 50% by 2035 and achieving net zero by 2050.
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Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan said: “This is a fantastic new transport option for Londoners – not only cleaner and greener than its predecessor, but providing quicker and more accessible journeys across the river for far more people.
“Innovation and investment in travel infrastructure like this will help us navigate the challenges facing our environment and our economy as we continue building a fairer, greener, better London for everyone.”
Heidi Alexander cycling with Will Norman (Credit: @Heidi_Labour on Twitter)
On Bluesky, Will Norman, London’s Walking & Cycling Commissioner, said: “Delighted to join [The Mayor of London] to launch London’s first fully electric cycling & walking ferry.
“Crossing the Thames between Rotherhithe & Canary Wharf, it carries up to 100 bikes and helps connect up two of the UK’s busiest bike lanes.
It comes ahead of London hosting the World Triathlon Championship Series next July.
Ruth Daniels, CEO at British Triathlon, said, “With space for up to 100 bikes, the Orbit Clipper gives triathletes, commuters, tourists and anyone travelling across London a greener, more convenient way to get around.”