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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says people are going to be flying around in eVTOL’s soon, sort of like an automated Uber taxi’s. Ironically, this eVTOL is called the Jetson ONE. Would you ride on one?
In a groundbreaking leap for urban mobility, Chinese eVTOL pioneer EHang has unveiled its VT-35, a next-generation pilotless electric drone taxi designed for long-range intercity travel. Sporting a military-inspired silhouette, this autonomous aircraft boasts an impressive 200km range on a single charge, making it a game-changer for connecting cities without the need for pilots or traditional runways. The VT-35, with its beefy design and extended electric capabilities, underscores the rapid evolution of robot taxis—not just on the ground but in the air. As 2025 unfolds, top companies are pushing the boundaries of autonomous transportation, from driverless ground vehicles navigating bustling streets to flying taxis soaring above traffic.
However, this innovation is tempered by evolving laws and regulations that could either accelerate or hinder widespread adoption. With market projections soaring into the billions, the robot taxi revolution promises to reshape how we move, but it hinges on balancing technological ambition with safety and policy frameworks. The flying taxi segment, dominated by electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, is witnessing explosive growth. Joby Aviation, a Santa Cruz-based leader, tops the eVTOL manufacturers ranking with over $2 billion in funding, including a $400 million partnership with Toyota.
Joby Aviation’s air taxi makes history as the first to fly between two public U.S. airports • Can fly from downtown NYC to JFK airport in ~7 minutes • Takes a car ~49 minutes to do the same • All-electric aircraft • Zero operating emissions • Top speed — 200 mph

Its S4 aircraft seats five passengers, achieves a 150-mile range, and hits 200 mph, positioning it for urban air mobility. Joby has advanced in FAA certification, completing over 1,000 test flights and securing Type Inspection Authorization in late 2024, eyeing commercial passenger services in the U.S. by 2025. Partnerships with Uber and Delta Air Lines bolster its ecosystem, with plans for vertiports in cities like New York and Los Angeles. Archer Aviation, another U.S. powerhouse from Palo Alto, ranks second with $1.1 billion in funding, including ties to Stellantis. Its Midnight eVTOL carries four passengers plus a pilot over 100 miles at 150 mph, focusing on short urban hops. Archer targets late 2025 operations, partnering with United Airlines for routes in high-traffic areas, and has begun constructing manufacturing facilities to scale production.

Lilium, based in Munich, Germany, follows with its seven-seater Jet, offering a 155-mile range at 187 mph, aimed at replacing short-haul flights. With $1 billion in funding, Lilium is progressing through EASA certification and has secured orders from Azul Airlines, planning European and U.S. networks by 2025-2026. Volocopter, from Bruchsal, Germany, specializes in inner-city solutions with its VoloCity, a two-passenger craft with a 22-mile range. Backed by $600 million, it has conducted test flights in Dubai and Singapore, targeting 2025 commercial launches. EHang, the Guangzhou-based innovator behind the VT-35, leads in autonomy with its EH216-S, a two-passenger model certified by China’s CAAC in 2023. EHang has completed debut flights in Indonesia and Shanghai, securing orders for 50 units in Guizhou for low-altitude tourism.
FLYING TAXIS TAKE OFF IN CHINA With a price tag of $330,000 and a safety record Boeing would be jealous of, would you use one?

With $300 million in funding, it reported Q2 2025 revenues of RMB147.2 million, up 44.2% year-over-year, and delivered 68 units. Other notables include Vertical Aerospace’s VX4 (100-mile range, partnerships with American Airlines) and Beta Technologies’ cargo-focused Alia-250 (250-mile range, UPS collaborations). On the ground, robot taxis are scaling rapidly, with the global fleet projected to exceed 900,000 vehicles by 2035, valued at $100 billion. Waymo, Alphabet’s arm, dominates with over 250,000 weekly rides in San Francisco and Phoenix, expanding to Miami, Seattle, and Arlington. It claims superior safety, with sensor suites including cameras, radar, and LiDAR, and has partnered with Uber for Austin and Atlanta launches. Cruise, GM’s unit, operates in San Francisco, Phoenix, and Austin, though it faced setbacks from a 2023 incident; its fleet contributes to over 2,000 vehicles industry-wide.

Tesla is set for a 2025 robotaxi launch in Austin and California with its Cybercab, a two-seater without controls, leveraging camera-only AI. Zoox, Amazon-backed, deploys bidirectional vehicles without pedals, planning Las Vegas and Bay Area rollouts. Chinese firms lead in scale: Baidu’s Apollo Go targets 1,000 robotaxis in Wuhan by year-end, with services in Beijing and Guangzhou. Pony.ai and WeRide, filing for Hong Kong listings, operate in multiple cities and expand to the Middle East. WeRide partners with Uber in Abu Dhabi, while Pony.ai aims for 1,000 vehicles in China. AutoX and Momenta are also key, with Momenta testing Level-4 tech in Germany via Uber. Market value for robotaxi vehicles is forecast at $174 billion by 2045, with a 37% CAGR from 2025.
China Approves First Flying Taxi Licenses EHang Holdings and Hefei Hey Airlines are the first companies officially licensed to operate flying taxis in China.

Yet, laws and regulations pose significant hurdles. In the U.S., fragmented state rules vary: California allows driverless testing but requires permits, while Texas passed new robotaxi rules effective September 2025, treating AVs like human-driven services. A new California law from July 2026 enables police citations for AVs. Under Trump, eased federal regulations are anticipated, influenced by Musk, potentially accelerating deployments. The Autonomous Vehicle Acceleration Act of 2025 aims to update FMVSS for Level 4/5 vehicles, mandating a commercial deployment roadmap within a year. NHTSA’s role in streamlining certifications is key, though U.S. security concerns block Chinese tech.Europe offers a more open but patchwork environment. The UK’s Automated Vehicles Act 2024 provides a comprehensive framework for AVs, including liability and safety.
The ARCHER air taxi is an all-electric flying vehicle that takes off and lands vertically, designed to beat traffic and revolutionize urban travel

EASA is advancing eVTOL certifications, with MoC-4 published by Q4 2024 and AMC/GM by Q1 2025. The European Commission pushes for harmonized rules, but countries like Germany and Britain lead in testing, while others lag in insurance and permits. Chinese firms like QCraft and Deeproute.ai are establishing European hubs, betting on higher profits and less resistance than in the U.S. China leads with supportive policies: CAAC granted EHang’s EH216-S the world’s first eVTOL air operator certificates in 2025, enabling commercial flights in Guangzhou and Hefei. Regulators approved Level-3 testing for nine automakers in June, with nationwide frameworks for AVs. Strict localization rules apply, but subsidies and fast permits fuel growth, with over 60% of cars featuring Level-2 tech.

Globally, challenges include regulatory fragmentation, data privacy in Europe, and U.S. localization hurdles. Cities like New York ban AVs in for-hire services, while Boston faces councillor pushback. Approval for over 50 cities by 2027 is expected, but safety concerns persist. As robot taxis proliferate, they promise safer, cheaper mobility—costs dropping to $0.25-$0.43 per km by 2035. With fleets growing hundredfold in China and the U.S., and eVTOLs like the VT-35 bridging gaps, 2025 marks a pivotal year. Yet, harmonized laws are crucial to unlock this trillion-dollar gamble, ensuring innovation doesn’t outpace safety.

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