All you should know about India’s first Air Taxi ‘Shunya’ revealed at Global Expo

New Delhi: A Bengaluru-based aerospace startup, Sarla Aviation, has recently unveiled India’s first air taxi model, named ‘Shunya’, at the ongoing India Mobility Global Expo in Delhi.

This innovative mode of transportation is expected to reduce congestion on the roads, cut travel time, and provide a more efficient alternative for short-distance travel.

Sarla Aviation is developing India’s most sophisticated electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel, HD Kumaraswamy, visited the Sarla Aviation booth, and showed keen interest in the flying taxi prototype, considered a historic step toward sustainable and futuristic mobility in the country.

The ‘Shunya’ air taxi could become a game-changer, especially for emergency services, offering quick response times and helping save lives in critical situations.

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