MIAMI — While they may not look like the flying cars from The Jetsons, air taxis are coming to South Florida, and they could soon be a reality.

Aviation company Archer announced plans to launch electric air taxis connecting Miami, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Boca Raton—aiming to outfly the area’s infamous traffic.

The aircraft, called Midnight, is designed to carry four passengers and could reduce a typical 90-minute car commute to just 10-20 minutes.

The concept is simple: book a flight through an app, board at a local airport or helipad, and fly directly to your destination.

Archer’s Chief Infrastructure Officer, Bryan Bernhard, says these air taxis will thrive during peak traffic times. Outgoing Miami Mayor Francis Suarez sees the project as key to improving quality of life in the region.

“Some of the really peaky time is when traffic is the worst,” he said. “That’s when our vehicle really thrives. A trip that would take 90 minutes you can potentially do that within 10-20 minutes.”

Despite excitement, not everyone is ready to hop on board. Some residents, like Nikki Quintana, remain cautious, citing the futuristic nature of the technology.

Pricing details remain unclear, but early riders can expect fares comparable to an Uber black ride, with prices dropping as more aircraft are added to the fleet.

Though there’s no exact timeline yet, South Florida could soon lead the way in urban air mobility, making the Jetson dream of flying over traffic a reality.

Copyright 2025 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.