The shortlist for the Public Transport Innovation Awards, which will be made at the European mobility exhibition Transports Publics 2016, includes manufacturers of electric buses, ticketing companies and apps creators.
Transports Publics, which takes place in Paris from 14-16 June, is a biennial exhibition for key players in public transport and sustainable mobility from across Europe. Over 10,000 participants are expected to visit the exhibition to discuss the latest innovations for urban, interurban an
Volocopter will trial its air taxis in Singapore’s urban environments in the second half of 2019. The initiative is expected to lead to public demonstration flights.
The company says the eVtols, based on drone technology, can carry two passengers for a distance up to 30 km.
These air taxis can manoeuvre safely around skyscrapers to ensure a smooth ride for passengers, Volocopter adds.
Volocopter will work with the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) to establish the scope of the trials
