Abu Dhabi, June 28 -- Abu Dhabi expects to begin commercial air taxi services by the end of 2026 or early 2027, marking a major step in the emirate's strategy to develop an integrated transport system combining road, maritime and air travel.

Speaking at the Forbes Middle East Building the Future Summit, Dr Abdulla Hamad Al Ghfeli, Acting Director-General of the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), said preparations for the launch were nearing completion.

"The air taxi will soon start operating in Abu Dhabi by the end of this year or the beginning of next year," he said during a discussion on the future of mobility.

Alongside the air taxi rollout, ITC plans to introduce a mobility-as-a-service platform within the coming months. The digita...