Colorado Could See Flying Taxis Soon — What the FAA Just Announced

A wise person once told me that the only constant in life is change. We all know that technology is changing at a faster pace every day. At times, the technological advances can be hard to keep up with.

WAYMO Brings Self-Driving Ride-Sharing to Colorado

Earlier this month, it was announced that WAYMO was going to start testing its service in Colorado. WAYMO is a ride-sharing app like Uber.

READ MORE: All About WAYMO's Colorado Debut

What Makes WAYMO Different From Uber and Lyft in Colorado?

The main difference is that WAYMO uses autonomous vehicles. Basically, the vehicles drive themselves. We are interested to see how that goes during the winter months. WAYMO will debut in Denver.

Flying Taxis: The Next Big Step in Transportation Technology in Colorado

Another major transportation-focused technological advancement may be coming to Colorado soon.

People refer to autonomous vehicles as 'robo-taxis'. The next evolution of that is already in the works. According to a press release from the Federal Aviation Administration, Sean P. Duffy, President Donald Trump's Transportation Secretary, has launched a program to jumpstart the process of making flying taxis a real transportation option in the United States.

How Flying Taxis Could Transform Colorado’s Future

The press release says that this will completely transform aviation and will help reduce congestion in busy areas and create better emergency services.

READ MORE: How Soon Driverless Vehicles Could Be 'Normal' in Colorado

FAA Priorities: Safety, Short Flights, and Emergency Transport

The new program will focus on short-range air taxis, fixed-wing flights, cargo, and emergency transportation. Among the new projects, increasing automation safety will be a major priority.

When Will Colorado See Flying Taxis Take Off?

The FAA did not say when these flying taxis may be in the air in Colorado, but the conversation and goals are currently being made.