Uraban air mobility is a term that is not used as frequently as Grab or Uber but it will soon be in Singapore.
Volocopter a German air company that specialised in aerial transport previously showcase their vehicle flying at Marina Bay in 2019 and they have announced that they will be launching commercial flights in Paris and Singapore.
VoloCity Air Taxi
“Say goodbye to congested streets, traffic diversions, and frustrating journeys. We will lead the pack by offering you an airborne alternative to navigate the urban jungle. So, say hello to our all-electric aircraft family: the VoloCity, VoloDrone, Voloconnect, and our very own urban air mobility (UAM) ecosystem that will make the dream of city flights a reality.
We plan to launch commercial flights in Paris and Singapore by 2024. So, get ready to hop in and take to the urban skies!”
Where does it fly to and how does it work?
The Electric flying vehicle will run on electricity and it will be free of emissions.
The company is launching a flight route in Marina Bay, Marina Bay Sands, Central Business District, Formula One Race Track and Singapore Flyer.
For business travellers, the flying taxi will take passengers from Singapore Marina South to Ibrahim International Business District in Johor Bahru or Nongsa Digital Park in Batam.
Showcase event from August to October
There is an upcoming event where it showcase the flying taxis at ITE College Central, Block G, Aerospace Hub
The following are the schedules of the event.
- Wednesday, August 17th 3:00 – 4:00 pm
- Saturday, September 10th 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Saturday, September 10th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
- Saturday, October 15th 10:00 am – 11:00 am
- Saturday, October 15th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
The event is free and you can sign up at here.