Electric air taxi technology has experienced a surge in popularity due to the advancements made in batteries, electric motors, and software.

Larry Page, the chief executive officer of Google parent Alphabet has invested millions in start-ups like Zee Aero or Kitty Hawk that are both working towards creating all-electric flying cars.

Kitty Hawk has been filing more than 12 aircraft registrations to the Federal Aviation Administration.

Page, who co-founded Google with Sergey Brin back in 1998, has personally invested $100 million (£70 million) into the two companies, which have yet to publicly acknowledge or demonstrate their technology.

AirSpaceX unveiled its latest prototype, Mobi-One, at the North American International Auto Show in early 2018. Like its closest rivals, the electric aircraft is designed to carry two to four passengers and is capable of vertical take-off and landing

AirSpaceX presented its latest prototype Mobi-One at the North American International Auto Show, early 2018. The electric plane, like its nearest rivals in the market for transporting two- to four people and can be vertically taken off and landed.

Airbus is also hard at work on an all-electric, vertical-take-off-and-landing craft, with its latest Project Vahana prototype, branded Alpha One, successfully completing its maiden test flight in February 2018.

After reaching a height 16ft (five metres), the self-piloted helicopter returned to the ground. The test flight took 53 seconds.

Airbus has previously released a video concept showcasing Project Vahana.

This footage shows a self-flying, sleek aircraft with one passenger. The canopy retracts like a helmet visor for a motorcycle helmet.

Airbus Project Vahana prototype, branded Alpha One, successfully completed its maiden test flight in February 2018. The self-piloted helicopter reached a height of 16 feet (five metres) before successfully returning to the ground. In total, the test flight lasted 53 seconds

The Airbus Project vahana prototype (named Alpha One) successfully flew its maiden flight in February 2018. After reaching a height 16ft (five metres), the self-piloted helicopter returned to the ground. It took just 53 seconds to complete the test flight.

AirSpaceX is another company that hopes to fly commuters.

Detroit-based company has pledged to place 2,500 planes in 50 of the largest American cities by 2026.

AirSpaceX presented its Mobi-One prototype at the North American International Auto Show, early 2018,

Similar to its close rivals, this electric aircraft can carry up to four passengers. It is also capable of vertical takeoff and landing.

AirSpaceX also offers high-speed internet connectivity, so you can view your Facebook News feed while flying.

AirSpaceX claims that the craft is capable of carrying passengers and cargo, and can be used to provide medical and casualty transport, and tactical intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR).

Uber even works hard to get its ride-hailing platform online.

Dubbed Uber Elevate, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi tentatively discussed the company’s plans during a technology conference in January 2018.

‘I think it’s going to happen within the next 10 years,’ he said.