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Hyderabad firm plans to introduce Japanese flying taxis in India

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Hyderabad-based Marut Drones and Japan’s SkyDrive on Tuesday decided to collaborate for developing a ‘futuristic air transportation’ and explore opportunities in the emerging field of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft. eVTOL aircraft, commonly referred to as air taxis or flying taxis, represent a revolutionary shift in air transportation. These battery-powered vehicles combine the hovering capabilities of a helicopter with the efficiency of fixed-wing aircraft. The technology promises to revolutionise short-distance travel with minimal environmental impact. Marut Drones, which has already developed an in-house Unmanned Aircraft System Traffic Management (UTM) for drones, is exploring the potential of SkyDrive’s flying taxis in the country by identifying and establishing connections with potential customers and networks, according to an official press release. The firm will liaise with governmental bodies, secure airfields, obtain permissions and certifications for demonstration flights; take care of commercial operations; and promote localisation through pilot and mechanic training. Notably, it has already tied up with flight training organisations to facilitate a smooth entry into eVTOL licensing. SkyDrive’s eVTOLs, or flying cars, offer a unique …

Assam: Commercial, public vehicles off roads as 48-hour transport strike begins | Latest News India

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Office-goers had a difficult time reaching their workplaces as buses, taxis and app cabs didn’t ply, abiding by the strike call. HT Image “The government only wants to blame drivers for any unfortunate incident even if they may not have committed the crime. Instead of improving road conditions, they are penalising the poor drivers,” said Ramen Das, the convenor of Assam Motor Worker Associations’ Joint Platform. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here “The new law on hit-and-run cases is anti-drivers and is against owners of vehicles. We call for a strike of all vehicles from 5 am on Friday to 5 am on Sunday to press for our demand for withdrawal of the legislation,” Das said. Talks with officials of the state government on Thursday night failed to make any headway, he added. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which is set to replace the Indian Penal Code (IPC), drivers, who cause serious road accidents due to negligent driving and run away without informing police or …

No green signal to licence for e-bike taxis from auto and taxi drivers

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Auto and taxi drivers see e-bike taxi business as a threat that will eat into their revenue. | Photo Credit: K. Murali Kumar The Transport Department’s move to allow e-bike taxi operations in the city has not gone down well with auto and taxi drivers. They see e-bike taxi business as a threat that will eat into their revenue. Sources in the Transport Department said that an applicant who had applied for a licence was found eligible to run taxi services under the Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme. The scheme was introduced in 2021, primarily aiming at first and last-mile connectivity from metro stations, bus stands, and short-distance travel. In January, the department fixed ₹25 for the first 5 km and ₹50 from 5 km to 10 km for e-bike taxis.  Even before the scheme was introduced, several taxi aggregators had already introduced bike taxi services by attaching white-board bikes (vehicles used for private purposes). Auto and taxi drivers had vehemently opposed such operations and protested against the inaction of the Transport Department. There were instances of …