The Los Angeles 2028 Olympics are already surpassing the 2024 Paris Games in terms of mobility
This page is translated from the original post "Les JO de Los Angeles 2028 font déjà mieux que ceux de Paris 2024 au niveau de la mobilité" in French.
- 15/05/2025 16:46
Los Angeles 2028 is already establishing itself as a model of boldness and innovation with a flying taxi service provided by Archer.
We believed in it, Los Angeles will do it. While Paris sparked enthusiasm by promising an eVTOL air taxi network for the 2024 Olympic Games, the French capital abruptly retracted just days before the opening ceremony. The decision, attributed to pressure from powerful environmental lobbying groups at City Hall, left a bitter taste and marked a stark contrast with the ambition of Los Angeles 2028.
Indeed, Archer Aviation, developer of eVTOL vehicles (electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft), has just signed an exclusive partnership to become the official air taxi provider for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. This collaboration marks a major milestone for Archer, which is poised to revolutionize sustainable aerial mobility in the United States.
An innovation at the heart of LA28
Archer will deploy its flagship model, the Midnight eVTOL, to transport VIPs, fans, and athletes across the Californian metropolis. Thanks to strategically placed vertiports near key Olympic sites, such as the Memorial Coliseum, LAX airport, Hollywood, and Santa Monica, this fleet will enable fast and sustainable transportation, reducing the carbon footprint of the Games. Additionally, Archer’s eVTOLs will play a key role in emergency services and security.
For Adam Goldstein, CEO of Archer Aviation, this opportunity is much more than just a transportation service: “We want to transform mobility in Los Angeles and leave a sustainable legacy for the future of transport in America. There is no better time to realize this vision than during the LA28 Games.” Anne Hidalgo might take a lesson from this, as she has repeatedly criticized small flying devices.
This contrast highlights the lack of preparation and vision from Paris 2024 regarding new mobility solutions. All obstacles—whether political or logistical—are often cited, but the reality is that everything was possible, and nothing was done. Los Angeles, on the other hand, proves itself as a showcase of technological innovation and commitment to a sustainable future. With an expected influx of 15 million visitors, some will have the chance to witness this worldwide debut—flying over Los Angeles aboard Archer’s air taxis, adorned with Olympic emblems.
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