Vitaly Savelyev outlined what transport will look like in 25 years

Within the next 25 years, transport in Russia will undergo dramatic changes: helicopters may be replaced by multicopters, private cars will give way entirely to car sharing, and most new vehicles will be electric. This forecast was shared by Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Vitaly Savelyev during the Znanie.Science educational marathon at the National Centre RUSSIA.

"Technology does not develop in a linear fashion, where everything happens gradually. It evolves exponentially — accumulating until a critical mass is reached, and then there is a sharp leap forward. High-speed railways are already in operation, and five new projects will soon be implemented — that’s a serious step. I remember the Soviet Union well: all scientific ‘cream’ first went into the military sphere. Today, the military are flying at hypersonic speeds. This means tomorrow it will become a reality for civil aviation," said Vitaly Savelyev.

According to the Deputy Prime Minister, technologies aimed at reducing carbon emissions will continue to advance — including new technologies, products and fuels.

"What will happen in 25 years? I think much will change. The vehicles we are used to seeing may quickly become obsolete, replaced by modern solutions. For example, helicopters may be replaced by multicopters — and flying them will become routine," he continued.

There are forecasts suggesting that people will stop buying private cars altogether, fully switching to car sharing — a practice that already exists today, noted Vitaly Savelyev.

"It is predicted that 90 per cent of new cars will be electric. You may agree or disagree with that, but the trend is already clear. Electric buses are already operating in Russia, and trams can function without drivers. All this is the new reality showing what transport of the future will look like," he concluded.