India is actively exploring the idea of using building rooftops as landing pads for air taxis in a bid to tackle worsening urban traffic congestion. The proposal focuses on enabling electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) to operate from rooftops of offices, hospitals, commercial towers and residential complexes, instead of relying on expensive, land-intensive ground infrastructure. The concept is part of India’s broader Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) vision, which aims to introduce air taxis as a fast, sustainable mode of urban transport in cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. How Rooftop Vertiports Can Transform Urban Mobility Using rooftops as vertiports could significantly reduce travel time across dense urban corridors. Instead of spending hours in road traffic, commuters could cover the same distance in minutes by air. Urban planners believe rooftops offer: Ready-to-use infrastructure in congested cities Faster deployment compared to building new landing facilities Better integration with existing commercial and residential hubs This approach also opens up new revenue streams for real estate owners while improving last-mile connectivity. Proposed Air Taxi Routes in India One of the early ideas under discussion is a pilot air taxi corridor connecting major business districts with airports. For example, routes linking… Read MoreBusiness Archives – Trak.in – Indian Business of Tech, Mobile & Startups
