Air taxis: who's flying, where and when
The major electric air taxis and passenger drones, their launch plans and what they've said about fares. Checked October 17, 2026.
EHang EH216-S
¥299 ticket announced
BETA ALIA
No fare yet
Eve eVTOL (Eve 100)
No fare yet
Joby S4
No fare yet
Vertical Valo (VX4)
No fare yet
Volocopter VoloCity
No fare yet
Wisk Gen 6
No fare yet
Archer Midnight
No fare yetSarla Aviation ShunyaSarla Aviation Shunya
No fare yetLaunch plans and fares
| Aircraft | Status | Target | Fare |
|---|---|---|---|
| EHang EH216-S | Certified | Public ticket sales announced for March 2026; not confirmed open | ¥299 (about $45) early-bird sightseeing ticket announced for March 2026; sales not confirmed open |
| Archer Midnight | Certifying | Abu Dhabi passenger flights targeted for late 2026 or early 2027 | No fare published; Archer has pointed to premium ride-hailing (Uber Black) prices |
| BETA ALIA | Certifying | Cargo and medical flights first; no passenger date | No fare or list price announced |
| Eve eVTOL (Eve 100) | Certifying | Entry into service in Brazil | No fare announced |
| Joby S4 | Certifying | Dubai launch targeted before the end of 2026 | No fare published yet; Uber says it should be similar to an Uber Black ride |
| Vertical Valo (VX4) | Certifying | Certification target; London routes planned | No fare announced |
| Volocopter VoloCity | Certifying | EASA certification expected; no service scheduled | No fare announced |
| Wisk Gen 6 | Certifying | Passenger flights "later this decade" | No fare announced |
| Sarla Aviation Shunya | Prototype | First full-scale flight targeted for June 2028 | No fare announced; Sarla says early fares would be similar to top-end cab fares |
Questions people ask
Can I ride an air taxi yet?
Not on a regular paid service yet. Joby is targeting Dubai before the end of 2026 and Archer is targeting Abu Dhabi in late 2026 or early 2027; EHang's sightseeing flights in China are in trial operations.
What is an eVTOL?
An electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft: it lifts off like a helicopter using several electric rotors, and most designs then fly on a wing. Air taxis are built for short hops across a city or to an airport.
How much will an air taxi cost?
Few operators have said. EHang announced an early-bird ¥299 (about $45) sightseeing ticket in China for March 2026, though sales aren't confirmed open. Uber says Joby rides in Dubai should cost about the same as Uber Black, and Sarla has compared its planned fares to premium cabs.