First 6 seater flying taxi revealed, 160km maximum range: One trip fare equal to premium taxi service, pilot and 6 passengers will be able to sit

Aerospace startup Sarala Aviation has revealed its prototype air taxi 'Zero' at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo. This taxi can fly up to 160 kilometers at a time, but is designed 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. Zero flying taxis are expected to significantly reduce travel time in congested areas. It will be able to seat 7 people including the pilot.

One trip fare equivalent to premium taxi service The company says that it will first start flying taxi service in Bengaluru by 2028. After this, it is planning to expand its air taxi service in cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Pune.

The company is planning to keep the price of a trip at par with the existing premium taxi service. Apart from passenger transportation, Sarala Aviation announced plans to launch a free air ambulance service to meet urgent medical needs in urban areas.

Named after India's first female pilot Sarla Thukral The Bengaluru-based platform has named it after India's first female pilot Sarala Thukral. It was founded in October 2023 by Adrian Schmidt, Rakesh Gaonkar and Shivam Chauhan. The Sarala Aviation prototype Zero has been designed for taxi service in a city and can carry a maximum load of 680 kg.