Water taxis and other new river services could soon be operating in Brisbane after the lord mayor announced plans to open council pontoons and jetties to more tourism and hospitality businesses.

“It’s something that will be good for Brisbane and create more to see and do,” Adrian Schrinner told councillors in the City Hall chamber on Tuesday afternoon. “This is something exciting.”

Schrinner said the plan would attract water taxi operators, as well as new dining cruises, tour boats and adventure companies, in a move similar to the historic push to allow footpath dining.

The New Farm Park River Hub is among the spots that could host more hospitality and tourism businesses. Credit: Rosanna Ryan

The council said its changes would include “new infrastructure, where needed, and a licens

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