Assessing Automated Air-taxis for Urban Mobility

Bin Hu, Georg Brandstätter, Johannes Müller, Patrick Stern, Alexander Schaffenberger, Arno Fallast, Dieter Meinhard

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Abstract

This paper explores the feasibility and potential implications of automated air-taxis as a new mode of urban transport. By applying flight simulation and operations research, we investigate different questions regarding travel time, travel costs, and transport sustainability. As practical application, we consider the transportation service between the city and the airport, as well as on-demand air-taxi services within the city of Vienna. We compare the air-taxis with gasoline taxis and e-taxis, as they serve analogous transportation needs and cater to a similar clientele. In our effort to assess the feasibility of air-taxis, we aim to answer crucial questions that will influence the future of urban transportation. Our study examines how efficient air-taxis are in reducing travel time and explores their cost dynamics, addressing the affordability for passengers and their value of travel time savings. Additionally, we investigate their environmental impact by looking into energy consumption and CO2 emissions. Through a rigorous analysis of empirical data and simulation outcomes, we aim to provide a comprehensive perspective that informs policy decisions and guides the evolution of urban transportation networks in the years to come.
OriginalspracheEnglisch
Seiten (von - bis)1-8
Seitenumfang8
FachzeitschriftEuropean Transport Research Review
Volume16
Issue37
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 26 Juni 2024
VeranstaltungTransport Research Arena 2024 - Dublin, Irland
Dauer: 15 Apr. 202418 Apr. 2024
https://traconference.eu/

Research Field

  • Transport Optimisation and Energy Logistics

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