This see-thru ferry is the future of public transport
Published on Aug 08, 2022 at 10:58 AM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Aug 08, 2022 at 10:59 AM (UTC+4)
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Kate Bain
This is the Vaiaro, a totally see-thru ferry.
Designed by CAPTN, it’s one of the most futuristic transport concepts ever designed.
It looks cool, but it was designed for a very specific purpose too.
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It has been designed to help travelers cross bays and channels at any time of the day or night.
The Vaiaro is electric and also completely autonomous, which means you don’t need a captain or ‘driver’ of any sort.
The main advantage of this is that it could run continuously.
Literally 24 hours every day, 365 days a year.
Idea behind the futuristic transport
It was designed in Germany, in a port town on the Baltic coast called Kiel.
The city itself played a crucial role in the design process because citizens would use the ferry to cross the bay.
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The project consists of two separate concepts: the ferry and the ferry terminal.
The ferry is a rectangular glass vessel, characterized by a conspicuous dorsal fin right in the middle of it.
It’s a large open space with bike racks and benches where passengers can sit.
As for the terminal, it looks just as futuristic and it has a similar shape but it is a bit longer, it almost looks like a shoebox.
It is made from metal and features hundreds of tiny glass windows.
What’s more, the ferry terminal isn’t stationary, it is a self-propelled vessel just like the ferry itself.
Even though both were specifically designed for Kiel, they could be used in any other city with a similar landscape.
In London for example, you could use it to connect different points of the Thames.
In New York City, you could use it on the Hudson.
It’s a great idea, and it will be even better if it actually comes to fruition.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
