Flying taxis could take off this year in Florida
Spectrum News 13••business
Key Points:
- The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) is developing infrastructure for flying taxis, aiming to launch commercial passenger services by the end of 2026, starting in Central Florida along the I-4 corridor.
- These flying taxis, similar to Uber but airborne, are intended to alleviate heavy traffic congestion on I-4 by transporting riders via vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (VTOLs).
- Key challenges remain, including FAA approval of vehicle types, pilot certification, flight duration, and whether the aircraft will be electric, combustion-powered, or hybrid.
- The initial advanced air mobility network will cover airports from Daytona Beach through Orlando to Sarasota, with plans to expand statewide in the future.
- FDOT is finalizing a headquarters
