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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Mumbai. Water taxi services connecting the twin cities, Mumbai and Navi Mumbai, the first of its kind in India, was flagged off by Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal (As of Feb 2022), on 17 February 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -Recently, India accomplished a significant breakthrough in this industry by creating the first-ever water taxi service in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The project, which would cost Rs 8.37 crore and currently cover three routes, is being sponsored equally by the union and the state governments.

Detailed explanation-3: -India’s first water taxi service was inaugurated in Maharashtra on Thursday which will connect the Navi Mumbai area to mainland Mumbai. Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray inaugurated the Belapur jetty while Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbanand Sonowal flagged off the water taxi.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s first air taxi service has been launched in Chandigarh. It is the very first time when a small aircraft is used as an air taxi in the country. The air taxi services started on 14 January 2021. The first air taxi service was launched by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khatta in Chandigarh.

Detailed explanation-5: -Context: India’s first water taxi service was inaugurated in Maharashtra which connects the Navi Mumbai area to mainland Mumbai. Maharashtra’s Chief Minister inaugurated the Belapur jetty while Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways.