Air Taxi: Two to three decades ago, the common man used to travel by train, bus and auto. After this, metro came in many cities. However, the first metro train in India ran in Kolkata. Kolkata Metro was started on October 24, 1984.
It was India’s first underground metro system. Now the day is not far when the dream of traveling by air taxi will come true. Yes, a new chapter is going to be written in the field of transportation. Civil aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has recently approved the guidelines for the construction of vertiports.
There will be less traffic problem in big cities
It is being told that air taxis are expected to start in some big cities only. If this happens, then the air taxi service will reduce the traffic problem in big cities to some extent. Along with this, passengers will experience easy and fast travel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also constantly saying that the country is getting ready for advanced air transport. He says that air travel in the country should be safe for the people and available at affordable rates.
Air taxis will start in some cities
In the first phase, the air taxi service will be started in Delhi, and after that it will be expanded to major metros like Mumbai, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai. Through these services, passengers will get state-of-the-art air transport facility, which will help in covering the distance between cities in less time. This service will be an important step towards reducing the pressure of urban traffic and making the travel experience fast and convenient.
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Know how much will be the fare and speed?
According to media reports, under the air taxi service, the journey from Connaught Place in New Delhi to Gurugram can be done in just 7 minutes. This service will be provided through Archer Aviation’s 200 electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft. Initially, a total of five people including the pilot will be able to travel in it. InterGlobe Aviation and Archer Aviation intend to start their services in Mumbai and Bengaluru along with New Delhi. The fare of the service can be between Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000.
DGCA issues guidelines for construction of vertiports
The DGCA has approved guidelines for the construction of vertiports, which is a major step for air taxi services. Vertiports are specially designed for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) and are small airports that are required to operate air taxi services.
The new guidelines cover the following points:
- Charging stations: Vertiports will have suitable charging stations for electric air taxis.
- Parking facilities: Dedicated space and facilities will be ensured for parking of aircraft.
- Emergency services: Medical and other security services will be made available for emergencies.
- Operational aspects: Vertiports will be designed in such a way that the travel experience is safe and comfortable.
- The implementation of these guidelines will improve the quality and safety standards of vertiports, making the operation of air taxi services more convenient and efficient.
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