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Brisbane Bids For eVTOL Air Taxis to Support 2032 Olympic Games
Urban air mobility is among several transportation upgrades the Australian city is considering
Brisbane wants eVTOL air taxis in time for the 2032 Olympic Games
The Australian city Brisbane wants eVTOL air taxis available in time for the 2032 Olympic Games. © Contreras Earl Architecture/Minmud

Officials in Brisbane are including eVTOL air taxi services in the public transportation options it aims to offer visitors to the Olympic Games the Australian city will host in 2032. In a report published on August 28, the Brisbane City Council spells out its ambitions for the event to serve as a showcase for urban air mobility services.

The city is looking to partner with Queensland state authorities and Australia’s federal government to deliver improvements to infrastructure to support mass transit, active transport, and access for people of all ages and abilities. Options for introducing eVTOL aircraft are being considered as part of Brisbane’s Future Transport Network Program, which is also expected to include a suburban transport management system managed by artificial intelligence.