Electric flying taxi that can swoop across cities silently with top speeds of 200mph UNVEILED in UK
AN electric flying taxi that can swoop across cities has been unveiled in the UK.
The futuristic motor, which can silently transport over us at lightening speeds of 200mph, is on display for Brits to take a look at.
From October 9 until October 16, commuters passing through Charing Cross, London, will be able to lay their eyes on a glimpse of things to come.
The pop-up installation offers a unique sneak-peek into innovative travel possibilities alongside the traditional black cabs and Ubers everyone is used to.
Flying taxis are set to be introduced into United Arab Emirates countries as a form of public transportation by 2026.
The UAE is planning citywide taxi services – making it easier for the public to carry out daily commutes, business trips or any leisure activities.
The taxi in development is set to fly from four dedicated vertiports with speeds of up to 200mph.
They are also set to be electric meaning they can operate quietly an sustainably.
It comes after Boeing revealed they would send self-flying taxis to the skies by 2030.
They are set to reach a top speed of 110mph and will be able to transport passengers.
Boeing thinks that by 2030, technology from its subsidiary Wisk Aero will help alleviate traffic congestion in the United States.
Wisk Aero aims to revolutionise urban transportation by providing safe, efficient, and eco-friendly aerial mobility options.
If you;d prefer to still travel on the ground, driver-less robo-taxis are set to cruise the streets of major UK cities within the next three years.
A radical self-driving cab dubbed Verne will have no steering wheel, pedals or a dashboard as it ferries people around.
The two-seat electric hatchback promises to be more spacious than a Rolls-Royce.
Instead of traditional drivers’ seat with a steering wheel and pedals, there is more leg room to stretch out for a comfortable ride.
The dashboard has been replaced with 43-inch screen where passengers can enjoy playing X-box or watching movies on the way to their destination.