Texas begins testing air taxi program using Joby Aviation eVTOLs.
After AI, transportation is the next frontier of innovation: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has addressed the growing number of drone incidents near airports, notably detailing a recent collision involving a JetBlue flight, while also mentioning ongoing investigations. He introduced new FAA technology intended for civilian supersonic flights to help cut down […]
Florida man Saul Vargas says he was celebrating his 21st birthday when he damaged a NYC taxi after the Knicks Game 4 victory
A wild birthday celebration. A man from Florida found himself in trouble after claiming he was simply celebrating his birthday when he vandalized a taxi in New York City. This outburst followed the Knicks’ dramatic comeback win in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. Saul Vargas accepted a plea deal for disorderly conduct after being […]
Archer Aviation and AEG intend to build an electric air taxi vertiport at L.A. LIVE.
Los Angeles is set to welcome its first downtown vertiport for electric air taxis, as Archer Aviation and AEG revealed their plans on Monday. This facility is meant to be ready in time for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The proposed vertiport will function as a launch and landing spot for Archer’s Midnight aircraft, […]
Taxi driver ‘grateful to be safe’ after Knicks fans vandalized his cab as rapper French Montana offers assistance
Taxi Driver Attacked During Knicks Celebration A taxi driver, whose cab was wrecked during a chaotic Knicks celebration last week, expressed he feels “lucky to be alive” after being pulled from his vehicle by rioters. Noureddine Bitat, 59, revealed he has no plans to return to driving after being ambushed outside Madison Square Garden on […]
Taxi Union Required to Address Fellow New Yorkers After Driver Reportedly Exited Vehicle During Chaotic Celebrations
Celebration Turns Chaotic After Knicks’ Victory Following the Knicks’ latest triumph in the NBA Finals, New York’s taxi drivers faced a unfortunate fallout amid the celebrations across the city. The New York Taxi Workers Alliance (NYTWA) reported that a member was reportedly pulled from their vehicle during a street celebration. According to a statement shared […]
Robber who stole from Hot 8 Yoga Studio flees in SF Waymo self-driving taxi
A thief who snatched yoga pants in San Francisco is still at large after making a getaway in a self-driving Waymo, according to police reports. The incident took place at the Marina Hot 8 Yoga Studio in January, where the suspect reportedly left with a significant amount of merchandise. They then jumped into a driverless […]
Robert De Niro was unaware that ‘Taxi Driver’ would turn into a classic.
Have you had a chance to chat with him? Robert De Niro shared that he never anticipated his 1976 film, Taxi Driver, would be recognized as a classic. “I can never think of myself as doing anything that has an impact,” the 82-year-old actor told Page Six during a recent interview. He was with his […]
Upscale LA apartment considers private air taxi service
Reuben Brothers, a real estate firm, is making a move into urban air travel by planning a luxury “vertiport” in Century City through a collaboration with Joby Aviation. The proposed hub is set to be built on the top of the southern tower of the upscale Park Elm Residences, repurposing an existing helipad to accommodate […]
Air taxi pilot program for eVTOLs may begin nationwide in the US by summer 2026
For a long time, air taxis seemed like a futuristic concept—always promised but never quite landing in reality. I’ve seen some pretty advanced designs and heard about fantastic benefits: quiet rides, lower costs, and no traffic. Yet, here we are, still waiting. Now, though, things might finally change. The federal government is introducing electric air […]
Taxi driver who struck two women on a New York City sidewalk has had their license suspended, officials say.
Taxi Driver License Suspended After Accident A yellow cab driver was suspended from driving after hitting two women on a city sidewalk, according to officials. One of the passengers remarked that it felt like he had come from hell just hours before the incident. The Taxi and Limousine Commission revoked 25-year-old Mahamuda Akhter’s license as […]