E-Air Taxi is coming to India!? Solution to traffic jams!?
Archer Aviation, a company backed by airlines such as Boeing and United airlines, is developing electric-powered aircraft (eVTOL). Experts predict that these air taxis will be the main vehicle for future urban transport. Such 'Midnight' e-planes can travel around 161 kilometers with four passengers and one pilot. The service is said to be launched in the capital cities of delhi, mumbai and Bengaluru with 200 air taxis.
For example, a journey that takes 60 to 90 minutes by car in delhi can be done in about 7 minutes by flying taxi, the companies said. They also plan to use electric air taxis for cargo, logistics, medical, and emergency services. Earlier, Archer signed a $142 million contract with the US air Force in July to supply six Midnight air Taxis. Last October, it announced the launch of air taxi services in the uae as well.