Air taxis cut hour-long commutes to minutes, riders may be shocked by the price

Joby Aviation successfully conducted the first point-to-point electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxi demonstration flights in New York City, reducing commutes between JFK Airport and Midtown heliports to under 10 minutes. The company aims to integrate these zero-emission aircraft into the region's transportation network, partnering with the Port Authority and NYCEDC. However, potential riders may face high costs comparable to luxury ride-shares.