Bengaluru: Much-awaited Heli-taxi service between Electronic City and Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru has been started from Monday. However, the service has got mixed response from the passengers.

For the first time in the country, the Heli-taxi service was launched for the plane passengers. But, many passengers made fun of its hefty fees, which is up to Rs.4000. Few also shared the pictures while traveling in Heli-taxi and expressed their happiness.

The service has been launched with the help of Thumbi Aviation Private Limited company and passengers can book the ticket through the mobile app. The road travel between the Electronic City and KIA, which would take around two and half hours, can be reached within 15 minutes with the help of Heli-taxi.

For the time being, Bell-412 model helicopters with a capacity of 6 to 13 members and two pilots are being used for the service.