Harbour Crossing Cost & Emissions

Compare the real cost and environmental impact of crossing Halifax Harbour by car, taxi, or FlyteBoat electric water taxi.

Quick Routes

Route Information

Road distance8.2 km

130

Water distance0.9 km

0.510

Taxi travel time18 min

560

Passengers2 pax

Car Assumptions

Operating cost per km

CAD/km

Fuel economy

L/100km

Fuel price

CAD/L

Emissions factor

kg CO₂/L

🚕Taxi / Rideshare Assumptions

Base fare

CAD

Cost per km

CAD/km

Cost per minute

CAD/min

Deadhead factor

(e.g. 0.30)

FlyteBoat Assumptions

Fare per person (one-way)

CAD

Monthly commuter pass

CAD/month

Energy use per km

kWh/km

Electricity cost

CAD/kWh

Grid emissions factor

kg CO₂/kWh

FlyteBoat Advantage

68%

fewer emissions vs car

$9.61

saved vs taxi

Per Trip Comparison

Car

Taxi

FlyteBoat

$4.87

Trip cost

$25.61

Trip cost

$16.00

Trip fare

$2.44

Cost / passenger

$12.81

Cost / passenger

$8.00

Cost / passenger

1.705 kg

Total CO₂

2.216 kg

Total CO₂

0.540 kg

Total CO₂

0.852 kg

CO₂ / passenger

1.108 kg

CO₂ / passenger

0.270 kg

CO₂ / passenger

Cost Comparison — Per Trip (CAD)

Emissions Comparison (kg CO₂)

* All figures are estimates for comparison purposes only. Actual costs and emissions will vary based on vehicle type, traffic, route conditions, and grid mix. Car operating cost reflects full cost of ownership per CAA estimates.