Saudi Arabia launches air taxi for Haj pilgrims

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) launched on Wednesday, June 12, a self-driving air taxi service for pilgrims during this year’s Haj season, which begins on Friday, June 14.

Saudi Minister of Transport and Logistic Services, Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, launched



this service in the presence of Civil Aviation President Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, Deputy Minister Dr. Rumaih Al-Rumaih, and other authorities.

During the launch, Al-Jasser said that this aircraft is the first air taxi in the world, licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority.