Unmanned aerial taxis to take off in Guangzhou

The dream of riding in an unmanned aerial taxi is set to become a reality in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, with a local company engaged in the development and operation of electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft expected to obtain operational certification soon.

"We are expecting to receive operational certification this year to make riding in an aerial taxi a reality," said Wang Zhao, chief operating officer of EHang Holdings, one of the world's leading urban air mobility companies, which is based in Guangzhou.

The company is now engaged in internal testing for its flying application for the much-anticipated EH 216-S aircraft, according to Wang.