Travelers in Bangalore can get relief from traffic jams. Because Sarla Aviation, a company in Bangalore, is planning to launch electric flying taxis. Which will help in controlling the traffic of Bangalore. Sarla Aviation has partnered with Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) to introduce electric vertical take off and landing (eVTOL) air taxi aircraft to give relief to Bangalore from traffic. Electric flying taxis will save travel time and air pollution caused by vehicles in Bangalore is also likely to be reduced.
Bangalore traffic problem :
Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and Pune all have very slow traffic. A recent survey by geolocation technology company TomTom ranked Bangalore 6th in the world for traffic congestion. It takes an average of 30 minutes to cover a distance of 10 km in Bangalore.
Need Air taxi
The introduction of flying taxis can provide commuters a faster and more sustainable way to navigate the city’s congested roads, besides providing relief from traffic jams and bad roads, especially during rains. It will also save commuters’ time and reduce air pollution in the city.
Sarla Aviation eVTOL, Bangalore
Sarla Aviation works on modern solutions in air activities. Sarla Aviation is working to change urban traffic in India. It is bringing flying taxi (eVTOL) technology to India. Sarla Aviation is working to clean the air services of Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore cities of India and reduce pollution. Sarla Aviation is now going to build an air taxi in Bangalore city which will not cause any kind of pollution and will also provide safe journey to the passengers and reduce travel time.
- Sarla Aviation on a bold mission: Sarla Aviation is on a mission in India where it is going to introduce electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft in the world’s four most crowded cities Mumbai, Delhi, Pune and Bangalore. This will start from Bangalore which will be from Bangalore Airport to Electronic City. This will ease urban activities. Just like online bikes, taxis, cabs etc. can grow in our country, which companies like Ola, Uber, Rapido can grow, similarly air taxis can grow in our country.
when will it be regular :
In any country, when a new technology comes, its build quality is checked by the government or the responsible authority. In that, it is seen how effective this technology will be for the city. When everyone is satisfied, then it will be regulated. Electronic flying taxis in Bangalore have not yet been approved for regulation and discussions are still going on. It may take 3 years for them to become fully operational in the city. Sarla Aviation promises that using air taxis will be more economical than the traditional helicopter services already available in the city.
Taxi Details :
Sarala Elevation’s seven-seater electric flying taxis are expected to reduce travel time. The taxis will initially run between Bangalore Airport and Electronic City, a distance of 52 kms which can be covered in just 19 minutes, while the current travel time during peak hours is around three hours. The fare of this taxi is expected to be ₹1700 from airport to Electronic City
Air taxis are a form of urban air mobility (UAM) that aims to provide on-demand air transportation services, often using electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. They’re designed to reduce congestion on the roads and offer a faster alternative for short-distance travel within cities or from urban areas to nearby destinations.
Key Features:
- On-Demand Services: Users can book rides via an app, similar to traditional ride-sharing services.
- eVTOL Technology: Most air taxis utilize electric propulsion for quieter and more efficient flights.
- Short Distances: Typically designed for trips ranging from a few miles to around 50 miles.
- Urban Infrastructure: Requires vertiports (landing and takeoff zones) strategically located throughout cities.
- Challenges:
- Regulation: Ensuring safety and air traffic management in crowded urban skies.
- Public Acceptance: Gaining trust from potential passengers regarding safety and noise concerns.
- Infrastructure Development: Building necessary vertiports and charging stations.
- Current Developments:
- Several companies are actively developing air taxi services, including Uber Elevate (now part of Joby Aviation), Volocopter, and Lilium. Pilot programs and testing phases are ongoing in various cities worldwide.
