Aerospace startup Sarla Aviation has introduced its prototype air taxi ‘Zero’ at the Startup Maha Kumbh today (3 April). This taxi can fly up to a distance of 160 km at a time, but it will be used for short trips of 20-30 km.
The company said that it will be able to fly at a speed of up to 250 km per hour and will be ready for a trip in just 20 minutes of charging. The Zero flying taxi is expected to significantly reduce travel time in congested areas. It will be able to seat 7 people including the pilot. The company revealed it for the first time at the India Mobility Global Expo held in January.
Shivam Chauhan said that he will start the flying taxi service from Bengaluru by 2028. After this, there is a plan to expand the air taxi service in cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Noida and Pune.
The price of a trip in Shunya is planned to be at par with Ola-Uber’s premium taxi service. Apart from passenger transport, they also announced the launch of a free air ambulance service to meet emergency medical needs in urban areas.
The Bengaluru-based platform is named after India’s first female pilot Sarla Thukral. It was founded in October 2023 by Adrian Schmidt, Rakesh Gaonkar and Shivam Chauhan. Sarla Aviation has designed Shunya for air taxi service. It can carry a maximum load of 680 kg.
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