"Flying taxi" between Shenzhen and Zhuhai may cost just ¥6/km

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Would you consider taking a "flying taxi" if the cost were affordable? Xie Jia, Senior Vice President of AutoFlight, recently said that the unit price of its electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) service between Shenzhen and Zhuhai will be reduced to 6 RMB ($0.84) per kilometer per person. For instance, a flight from Shekou in Shenzhen to Zhuhai's Jiuzhou Port spans over 40 kilometers, then the travel time will take just 20 minutes, and the ticket price may be reduced to as low as 240 RMB per person. In comparison, driving from Shenzhen North Railway Station to Zhuhai's Jiuzhou Port takes around 2 hours and costs over 300 RMB when factoring in taxi fares and tolls. A ferry ride from Shekou to Jiuzhou Port costs 120 RMB and takes over an hour, while a high-speed train from Shenzhen North Station to Zhuhai ranges from 117 to 144.5 RMB, with a travel time of approximately 2 hours. The eVTOL aircraft, powered by electricity, offers a zero-emission alternative with lower ma ………………………………