About us
Vision
Citizen centered, electric, fast people transport over water will be the future proof mobility solution for at least half a billion people and 500 locations globally by 2030.
Mission
We aim to be a full-service provider of water taxi solutions offering sublime passenger experience, sustainability, business value, as well as development opportunities for waterfront areas.
The blue economy
We deeply believe in the power of water to sustain healthy and harmonious living conditions. The blue economy is rapidly growing as the world’s oceans, seas, rivers and lakes are increasingly understood as our allies. When cared for, they offer us food, energy, biodiversity, employment, transportation and recreation. Electric hydrofoiling people transport over water is a key building block in the blue economy. It is a scalable solution for sustainable tourism development in dense urban and natural regions. We support Sustainable Development Goals 7, 8, 9, 11, 13 and 14.
Our story
Tjakko and Erik met online in the beginning of 2024, urged on by a mutual friend. In their first chat Erik shared his research on the global water taxi market. Tjakko immediately understood where he was coming from. They agreed on the tremendous global opportunities of a fully integrated, electric, hydrofoiling taxi service. They also agreed that Phuket, Thailand, would be the perfect first case study for such a service. A very solid partnership was born during that call. Only two days later, after the two agreed to join forces in the adventure, the networking, researching, designing, developing and calculating began. Now, as we progress and increase our network, potential impact and likelihood for success, we often look back on this very first call. It symbolizes our hunger for adventure, our trust in personal passion, our curiosity for innovation and our firm belief in a healthier planet through collaboration.
Team
Erik Roscam Abbing is an industrial design engineer turned urban developer, sustainable innovator and water mobility entrepreneur. He has worked globally as design and innovation consultant on regional waterfront developments and sustainable coastal tourism. He is an avid sailor and team
member of Whale Guardians.
Tjakko Dijk is an urban planner turned innovator, politician, networker and entrepreneur. He runs Urban Sphere Solutions in Bangkok, Thailand, after adventures in sustainable urbanism and policy making in Amsterdam and Sydney. He is an avid cook and board member of Naga Marine Park.
Our network
The Water Taxi Company could not exist without its network. We work with experts in hydrofoiling technology, electric boat building, sustainable finance, community development, sustainable tourism, public transport, floating docks, and maritime innovation. Our initiative is supported by the generous grant of the Dutch Maritime Network. We are always on the lookout for new partners to invest, open up new regions, or help us become more sustainable and customer friendly.
