watertaxi

2. A boat service that operates on a fixed route with scheduled stops, often in a city's canals or rivers.

Venice has many watertaxi routes along its canals.

3. A small motorboat hired to transport passengers to and from larger ships anchored offshore.

The cruise line sent a watertaxi to bring guests to the shore.

4. A shared boat that picks up and drops off passengers at various waterfront points for a fare.

The watertaxi stopped at three different beaches before sunset.