The River Thames is navigable to ocean-going vessels as far as London Bridge, and to substantial craft well upstream of Greater London.
Historically, the river was one of London's main transport arteries.
Although this is no longer the case, passenger services have seen something of a revival since the creation in 1999 of London River Services, an arm of Transport for London.
LRS now regulates and promotes a small-scale network of river bus commuter services and a large number of leisure cruises operating on the river.
Boats are owned and operated by a number of private companies, and LRS manages five of central London's 22 piers.
The River Thames is navigable to ocean-going vessels as far as London Bridge, and to substantial craft well upstream of Greater London. Historically, the river was one of London's main transport arteries. Although this is no longer the case, passenger services have seen something of a revival since the creation in 1999 of London River Services, an arm of Transport for London. LRS now regulates and promotes a small-scale network of river bus commuter services and a large number of leisure cruises operating on the river. Boats are owned and operated by a number of private companies, and LRS manages five of central London's 22 piers.
Transport in London