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Re:Uber makes JFK airport helicopter taxis available to all ... by nradov on Monday October 07, 2019 @01:18PM (#21183384)
Such ferries do exist (hydrofoil or hovercraft) but sailing through a congested channel at 60 mph would be wildly dangerous. I can't imagine the Coast Guard or port authorities would ever allow it.
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Re:Uber makes JFK airport helicopter taxis available to all ... by mcot2 on Friday October 11, 2019 @08:37AM (#21223702)
Yes this would be a challenge. It may not be able to operate at full speed for the entire duration of the trip, but significant portions it probably could.
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