Would you travel in a flying taxi?
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4th October 2017
4th October 2017
SOON we will be able to fly to anywhere on Earth in under an hour.
That’s the claim of rocket and car businessman, Elon Musk. He made the promise at an international astronomical event in Australia.
Musk said he would use the same rocket technology that he is using in his plans to send people to Mars.
He showed the audience a video of passengers boarding a boat in New York City, heading out to a rocket on a launchpad in the water, then shooting off into the atmosphere before making their way back down to earth – this time in Shanghai. The entire trip would take 39 minutes, with the rocket travelling at maximum speeds of 27,000km/h, or about 18,000mph, says Musk. And the cost? Just the price of an economy seat on a normal plane.
“Most of what people consider to be long-distance trips could be completed in less than half an hour,” Musk said.
A journey from London to Dubai would take 29 minutes. And, when you get there, you could get around the city in a flying taxi. This week, scientists in Dubai completed a test flight of the world’s first pilotless flying taxi. At just over 2m tall, the aircraft (above) looks like a cross between a helicopter and a drone. Dubai’s crown prince, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, watched the empty flight as the aircraft hovered at around 200m and flew for five minutes along the city’s coast. Dubai says the flying taxis will be in service within five years.
Would you travel in a flying taxi?
70 Comments
· 8 years ago
I say YES, but it does depend on how badly it'll pollute the Earth and whether it is safe.
· 8 years ago
I would, there would be no traffic delays, but there is also the risk of falling from the air
· 8 years ago
sick
Teddyowner · 8 years ago
I'm kinda stuck between yes and no:yes because it would be SO cool and no because it might cause air pollution ??
· 8 years ago
How safe will it be, and what is it's carbon footprint???
· 8 years ago
Yes, because it would be really cool to fly over a city and see all the buildings from above.
· 8 years ago
Yes is may cause air pollution, but less than on the ground. Also there is absolutely 0 risk of falling from the sky, as transport in the air is the safest mode of transport and thirdly it would be quicker and more effective.
2266flash · 8 years ago
It might cause air pollution as well if it breaks down. You drown.
· 8 years ago
I said yes, because I would like to fly and see the city,but then again it will probably cause air pollution so I am kind of stuck.
· 8 years ago
I would but probably only once!
· 8 years ago
No, don't you think that instead of creating things that will cause more pollution, scientists should be finding out how to stop pollution?
· 8 years ago
We already have enough pollution, and these taxis are ENCOURAGING it. What we really need is a type of transportation that doesn't/barely pollute but people are willing to use it in place of cars.
zayd-12 · 8 years ago
I say no because it could pollut the air and if theres no polite then you are taking a risk
endodragon · 8 years ago
hopefully it would get me places faster
· 8 years ago
I think no, I don't really no how safe it is and it might cost loads of money plus we have already have got good air lines so I don't really see the point.
· 8 years ago
I would ,if it does not cause much pollution.
claudine · 8 years ago
I wouldn’t because natural instinct is to take control. Machines easily have malfunctions as well.
· 8 years ago
***PLEASE PUT IN NEXT ISSUE OF FIRST NEWS***
I would definitely go in air travel taxi, I mean who wouldn't? There is a risk of falling out but that risk is a very low percentage.
· 8 years ago
NO NEVER!!! TECHNOLOGY IS DESTROYING THE HUMAN RACE!!! WHEN WILL THESE IDIOTIC, STUPID, JUST-GENERALLY-ANNOYING PEOPLE RECEIVE THE GIFT OF ACTUAL COMMON SENSE!!!
Basically, I strongly feel these IDIOTS are wrong.
(Sorry about this comment)
(I'm not being offensive to anyone who voted 'yes' or anything. Actually, I wouldn't mind going in a flying taxi, I JUST HATE THESE PEOPLE WHO THINK TECHNOLOGY IS THE ANSWER!!!)
· 8 years ago
It would be really cool to go into a flying taxi, but if it was hurting the environment i would think twise.
· 8 years ago
I say Yes it's a great development in technology!!
· 8 years ago
Only if it was perfectly safe, though
popchip4 · 8 years ago
no one can predict the future but maybe
1isme · 8 years ago
It avoids traffic and would be great for views, so why not?
· 8 years ago
yes it would be fun! no traffic
owly · 8 years ago
It sounds kinda creepy, and it seems very dangerous!
xoxemmadb · 8 years ago
i would depending on how it would affect the earth
hfrules · 8 years ago
Of course!!
:)!!
· 8 years ago
No, to many things could go wrong.
· 8 years ago
We are just swallowing up greenhouse gases!
happy4456 · 8 years ago
I'm not really sure. Probably not though, because I never take taxi's anyway!!!
· 8 years ago
yes because you can see over bildings
· 8 years ago
I really would not, because although it would be a unique experience, I would be quite bothered if it polluted the planet, and the last thing this planet needs is more carbon dioxide and methane in the air.
· 8 years ago
Hope it's safe but yeah I guess so..!?
Everest13 · 8 years ago
But I would wait a while so I know the tech is reliable. They shouldn't pollute the Earth as they will hopefully run on electricity, which is 100% clean if it is generated renewably. Hopefully soon the world will be 100% renewably powered.
· 8 years ago
Obviously ?!
· 8 years ago
Never for two reasons
1. It’s dangerous plus I’m scared of heights
2.it would cause too much pollution
· 8 years ago
I wouldn't mind. Lots fly on planes so...
There would be problems though such as illegal imports, some may know how long and complicated going through air security is and if we had to do that, the time saved by flying would be useless because time would be wasted on safety checks.
(I do not mind my opinion being posted on the first news newspaper. :-) )
· 8 years ago
That would be cool. :-)
ashelley · 8 years ago
that would be so cool!!!!!!!!
· 8 years ago
Yes , unless it harms Earth ? or people or animals
charlton07 · 8 years ago
Yes, but he only question is that is it good for the planet. It might take up vigorously the risk of global warming
· 8 years ago
i would. so long as I was NOT driving it :P
· 8 years ago
Why would anyone be so lazy
· 8 years ago
XYZMAN say ya because all flying stuff is #socool yo so gogoogogoogogoogogogogoogogog yaya whoop whoop woohoo
· 8 years ago
I said yes, I’m pretty sure they would have made sure it doesn’t pollute the earth. It probably wouldn’t fall out the sky either.
· 8 years ago
I oot of people would think it is just like an aeroplane when it actually is not . If you imagine one flying taxi thats ok but imagine 100 flying taxis crashing in to each other - it would be a disaster!!!!!!
· 8 years ago
It would be cool but there would be so much pollution so no?
· 8 years ago
Yes but as long as it is safe doesn't pollute the earth and the sky's aren't bizzy.
· 8 years ago
yes
· 8 years ago
I didn't vote but I think yes because it would be awesome and would help the progression of humanity but no because it would create a lot of pollution and wouldn't be very fuel efficient but the drone taxi YES it looks awesome
· 8 years ago
IF IT IS SAFE
· 8 years ago
TO DUMPLINGO
THE WEEK JUNIOR HAD IT ABOUT 8 WEEKS AGO . I READ BOTH.MAYBE YOU SHOULD
· 8 years ago
Of course I would.
· 8 years ago
Personally, I wouldn't. This may seem like a strange answer to some of you but this is my opinion. I have never 100% liked flying in aeroplanes but this may be unsafe as it would have to go really fast for us to get anywhere in under an hour.
· 8 years ago
I actually would travel in a flying taxi but I pressed the wrong button
· 8 years ago
Who wouldn't?
· 8 years ago
if every one had a flying car the air would be sooooooo polluted and the skys would be clogged
· 8 years ago
i agree sunglasses
#savaetheworld
(this is my new thing #)
use my #
popchip4 · 8 years ago
bellecat96 agreed
· 8 years ago
I'D GET BLOOMIN' SICK!!!!!
· 8 years ago
NO. CERTAINLY NOT.
· 8 years ago
No, there is a very high risk of air crashes and it is harmful to the environment.
· 8 years ago
that soundsEPICCC
· 8 years ago
Maby it will be electric and won't pollute the earth?
RoseBun · 8 years ago
it would be cool and scientists would have checked if it was safe.
icecream2 · 8 years ago
#ace
· 8 years ago
Nononononono never
SCARY
· 8 years ago
And it's bad for the envronment
· 8 years ago
It would be fun