The administration in Binh Dinh Province, south-central Vietnam has just proposed a pilot plan to use electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft, or flying taxis, to serve tourists.

Nguyen Tu Cong Hoang, vice-chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, on Wednesday confirmed that the province had sent the proposal to the Ministry of Transport so that it could be submitted to the prime minister for approval.  

If approved, it would be the first time flying taxis have been used in Vietnam.

According to the Binh Dinh administration, the flying taxi iniative is aimed at unlocking the province’s tourism potential, boosting the region’s socio-economic development, and attracting investors.

Binh Dinh Province, with its 134-kilometer coastline, offers diverse tourism attractions and is set to become a tourism hub for both the south-central region and Vietnam.

The province's stunning landscapes provide excellent opportunities for the development of sea tourism.

Some of the most popular attractions include pristine beaches, such as Quy Nhon, Hai Giang, Trung Luong, and Cat Hai.

Visitors looking to get off the mainland can enjoy the province's 30 stunning islands, including Nhon Chau, Hon Kho, and Yen.

The province's majestic coastal bays and lagoons include Quy Nhon Bay, Thi Nai Lagoon, and Tra O Lagoon.

Despite Binh Dinh’s stunning natural beauty, there's currently no available transport that allows visitors to fully explore the province.

According to the Binh Dinh administration, flying taxis, which are similar to helicopters but run on electricity, may soon change that.

Each flying taxi can carry four to five passengers and offers an ideal way for tourists to enjoy aerial views of the province.

According to the Binh Dinh administration’s proposal, the flying taxis are designed to be eco-friendly and modern, providing convenient, affordable, and emission-free travel.

The province hopes these flying taxis will help establish Binh Dinh as a premier destination in the region, supporting its goal of comprehensive, rapid, and sustainable tourism development.

Several countries, including China, the U.S., Germany, Singapore, and South Korea, have already been testing flying taxis.

Tran Van Thanh, director of the Binh Dinh Department of Tourism, told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper that introducing flying taxis would significantly boost tourism in the province.

In discussions with provincial authorities, potential foreign partners suggested operating the taxis at a maximum height of 30 meters and restricting flights to short distances.

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