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Want to escape Sao Paulo's traffic? Take a 30 km flying taxi trip for US$150
Published Wed, Jul 19, 2017 · 09:50 PM
Sao Paulo
WHILE Uber has changed ground transport in many cities, Sao Paulo's infernal traffic jams have sparked a new app that opens the sky to commuters: Voom, a helicopter taxi service that charges according to distance and the passenger's weight.
It's a godsend for those in a rush - but only if the weather permits.
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