Flight of fancy: Queensland mayors’ plans for self-flying taxis spark questions and criticism

Air taxi company Wisk says it could fly passengers between Olympic venues if it receives necessary approvals

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Plans for autonomous" flying taxis to ferry people around south-east Queensland during the 2032 Olympics have been criticised as out of touch with the everyday needs of residents.

The south-east Queensland Council of Mayors announced on Thursday it had struck a memorandum of understanding with international air mobility company, Wisk, with plans to bring self-flying taxis to the state within the next decade.