The Brief
- Flying taxis are moving closer to reality as Tampa takes part in a statewide effort to bring air travel into everyday commutes.
- The goal is to use low-altitude airspace to ease traffic congestion on busy roads and bridges.
- Service could begin on a limited basis soon, but a full rollout will take time.
TAMPA, Fla. – Flying taxis, once seen only in science fiction, could soon become part of everyday travel in the Bay Area.
What we know:
A University of South Florida researcher is helping lead the effort to integrate electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, known as eVTOLs, into Florida’s transportation system.…