A Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer is building electric flying taxis that are expected to start flying in 2026.
The aircraft, which will be produced by its subsidiary Eve, will look like a little helicopter and have room for up to six passengers.
According to Eve, it has orders for about 3,000 air taxis already. The electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft won’t require a runway and can fly far like an aeroplane without one.
Comparing electric motors to conventional planes, noise and pollution should be reduced. The aircraft might ease traffic in busy cities without costing too much to passengers. They have also been considered as a cargo transportation alternative.
The fleets of taxis will be the first to employ the drone-like passenger cars. The company aims to roll out self-piloted cars later, but the initial flights will involve a pilot.
A journey is expected to cost between $50 and $100 (£39 and £78) per person. Since the cars will only run on electricity, flights won’t produce any emissions.
