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Dubai’s Flying Taxi

One of the world’s most anticipated transport projects, Dubai’s flying taxi initiative is currently in the final stages of testing before being rolled out in late 2026, with another development milestone recently passed – the first ever crewed flight of the aerial taxi. Hailed as a “new leap in urban mobility” by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, the UAE’s Deputy Prime Minister, it is hoped the endeavour will help streamline traffic congestion while drastically cutting travel times. Let’s take a closer look at Dubai’s flying taxi service, set to revolutionise transport in the city forever.