Kazakhstan Launches First Electric Taxi Trial in Central Asia

Kazakhstan has become one of the first in the Central Asian region to successfully test a flying taxi system. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

This modern device is capable of reaching a speed of two hundred kilometers per hour and can easily cover a distance of up to two hundred kilometers on a single full charge. This innovation is considered an important step toward fundamentally changing the transport system in the region and taking air travel to a new level.

The new generation air taxi is designed to carry one pilot and five passengers. The device is equipped with thirteen powerful electric motors and operates entirely on electric power.

The implementation of such technology will allow for solving traffic congestion problems in large cities, establishing convenient connections between tourist destinations, and reducing passengers' travel time to their destinations several times over. According to Marat Sultangaziyev, the governor of the Almaty region, two hundred and fifty million dollars in investment has been attracted to implement this promising project.

This air transport operates with significantly lower noise compared to traditional vehicles and does not emit toxic carbon dioxide into the environment. This fully meets international requirements for the development of environmentally friendly types of transport.

Strictly adhering to safety measures, the initial test flight was carried out remotely without passengers. Representatives of the governor's office noted that once all technical inspections and testing processes are completed, this service is planned to be fully launched by 2029.

In the future, such flying taxis are expected to become one of the primary means of transport for both intra-city and inter-city travel.