Drone taxi takes first test spin in Israel, could ease traffic congestion

In a groundbreaking development aimed at alleviating traffic congestion, Israel has commenced its first series of tests for autonomous drones designed to carry passengers and cargo, Times of Israel reported.

The Israeli government launched the Israel National Drone Initiative (INDI), an ambitious pilot project aimed at establishing a comprehensive national drone network and revolutionizing the country’s delivery system. This innovative venture – a collaborative effort between the transportation ministry, the Israel innovation authority, Ayalon Highways Limited, and the civil aviation authority of Israel (CAAI) – marks a historic milestone as it introduces cutting-edge technology to the Jewish state for the first time.