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As one of the most attractive ways to travel around the capital, the growing popularity of river boat services is testament to a growing preference for a more convenient and pleasurable commute. Between 2007 and 2012, passenger numbers per year rose from 5.3m to 6.6m, a 25% increase.

The Mayor and TfL unveiled plans in February 2013 to double the number of passenger journeys by 2020 following a £10m investment. TfL estimate 100,000 additional homes will be created close to the Thames by 2031, making it imperative that the river becomes an integrated part of the London transport network.

Amongst other changes, the Oyster Card has now been introduced on the Thames Clipper. Three new piers are planned at Plantation Wharf, Battersea Power Station and Enderby Wharf, following the opening of piers at Imperial Wharf and St. Georges Wharf. Major improvement works have occurred at Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier.

Changes such as these can significantly enhance the desirability of an area; the new Thames Clipper service from Riverside Quarter in Putney to Blackfriars, a 30-minute journey, has introduced a whole new group of city buyers to the area.

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Spotlight: Waterfront London