Uber Boat by Thames Clippers building UK’s first hybrid high-speed passenger ferries 

“For over 20 years we have been at the forefront of innovation for the river marine sector. We are committed to supporting the sustainable growth, infrastructure and economic development on and around the river to endorse the river’s importance to London as a form of transport.

“As a business, we are continuing to embrace the emerging technological advances that will see us continue to develop our fleet and infrastructure, thereby supporting a sustainable future in our industry.”

Uber Boat by Thames Clippers is committed to achieving net zero with all newbuilds by 2025 and for its wider fleet, infrastructure and environmental footprint by 2040.

Mr Collins continued, “We’re looking ahead with this hybrid design, ensuring easy conversion to green hydrogen or another renewable energy source – something we’re also focusing heavily on with the new projects we’re undertaking thanks to recent DfT funding. It is the next step in our strategy to net zero and, ultimately, tailpipe zero.”

This announcement comes on the heels of Uber Boat by Thames Clippers’ hire of a new health, safety, environment and quality manager Gilmark D Mello. Work is also underway on three green marine feasibility projects funded by the Department for Transport, the outcomes of which are due in 2022 and should further help inform the business on its route to net zero

It is also supported by findings from the EU Horizon 2020 TrAM project to develop fully electric, zero-emissions, high-speed passenger ferries, a project in which Uber Boat by Thames is involved and has influenced the specification of the new vessels for London.