CEFR C1
aerotaxis
noun
Meaning
A service using small, autonomous or piloted aircraft for short-distance urban air travel, often electric and vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) capable.
Examples
- Companies are investing heavily in the development of aerotaxis for future urban transportation.
- The city council is discussing regulations for the operation of aerotaxis in the downtown area.
Synonyms: air taxis, eVTOLs, flying cars, urban air mobility