Air taxis cut hour-long commutes to minutes, riders may be shocked by the price
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Key Points:
- Joby Aviation completed the first point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City, showcasing trips under 10 minutes between JFK Airport and Midtown heliports.
- The company emphasized that its electric air taxis produce no operating emissions and operate quietly, aiming to connect vertiports, international airports, and communities across the New York metropolitan area.
- The test flights were conducted in collaboration with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, which supports innovation to keep the region’s transportation network future-ready.
- New York City Economic Development Corporation hailed the flights as a significant milestone, indicating that advanced air mobility is becoming a practical reality rather than a futuristic concept.
- Joby Aviation aims to price its air taxi service competitively with ground transportation, though current ride-share fares between JFK and Midtown range from $150 to $250, depending on traffic and time of day.
