Hyderabad, Dec. 13 -- In a major step towards next-gen urban mobility, Saudi Arabia is preparing to launch air taxies in its major cities. The Kingdom is partnering with US based firm Archer Aviation for this initiative.

Archer Aviation is a prominent company that manufactures vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft. Saudi Arabia and Archer Aviation signed an agreement regarding air taxies during CoMotion global summit in Riyadh, where Saudi officials outlined how advanced air mobility will reshape travel in the Kingdom's major cities.

The agreement is part of Saudi Arabia's plan to develop advanced air mobility (AAM) systems, aligned with the Kingdom's aviation strategy and roadmap for next-generation transportation. The goal is ...