Assessing automated air-taxis for urban mobility

This paper explores the feasibility and potential implications of automated air-taxis as a new mode of urban transport. By applying flight simulation and operations research, we investigate different questions regarding travel time, travel costs, and transport sustainability. As practical applicatio...

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Veröffentlicht in:European transport research review 2024-06, Vol.16 (1), p.37-8, Article 37
Hauptverfasser: Hu, Bin, Brandstätter, Georg, Müller, Johannes, Stern, Patrick, Schaffenberger, Alexander, Fallast, Arno, Lesak, Samuel, Meinhard, Dieter
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Zusammenfassung:This paper explores the feasibility and potential implications of automated air-taxis as a new mode of urban transport. By applying flight simulation and operations research, we investigate different questions regarding travel time, travel costs, and transport sustainability. As practical application, we consider the transportation service between the city and the airport, as well as on-demand air-taxi services within the city of Vienna. We compare the air-taxis with gasoline taxis and e-taxis, as they serve analogous transportation needs and cater to a similar clientele. In our effort to assess the feasibility of air-taxis, we aim to answer crucial questions that will influence the future of urban transportation. Our study examines how efficient air-taxis are in reducing travel time and explores their cost dynamics, addressing the affordability for passengers and their value of travel time savings. Additionally, we investigate their environmental impact by looking into energy consumption and CO 2 emissions. Through a rigorous analysis of empirical data and simulation outcomes, we aim to provide a comprehensive perspective that informs policy decisions and guides the evolution of urban transportation networks in the years to come.
ISSN:1866-8887
1867-0717
1866-8887
DOI:10.1186/s12544-024-00658-w