USF researcher leads effort to bring flying taxis to Florida: ‘We can embrace this new mode’

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.

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