Florida plans to build air taxi pads using $200M intended for EV chargers

Florida is planning to utilize $200 million in federal funds initially intended for electric vehicle chargers to construct air taxi pads instead. The state aims to establish an air taxi network that connects various locations, including golf courses, luxury apartment buildings, and airports. This proposed network is expected to provide an alternative mode of transportation, potentially reducing traffic congestion. The use of EV charger funds for air taxi infrastructure has raised questions about the allocation of federal resources.

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