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Hajj is the biggest religious commemoration held in the holy city of Mecca annually. Saudi Arabia ensures that pilgrims are provided with the best comfort, commute, and residential facilities. This year, KSA officials are set to introduce flying taxis and drones to reduce traffic congestion and ease travel fatigue from Jeddah to the Holy Kaaba.
Robo Taxis And Drones
Each year, millions of Muslims visit the holy cities to fulfill the biggest obligations of Islam. In recent years, Hajj is falling in the hottest months, making the commute from the hotels to Mina and Jamarat difficult for the Hajjis. Therefore, to provide relief from the scorching heat, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Saleh Al-Jasser, announced the use of robot taxis and drones this season.
“These represent highly advanced modes of transportation, including taxi applications. There is a race between many specialised companies in the transport sector to provide the best means of transport over the coming years,” Al-Jasser said in a press meeting.
Last January, Abdullah Al-Shahrani, Director of Corporate Communications and Spokesman of the Saudia group, revealed that the government has signed a contract to purchase 100 Lilium jets, German electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for the commute of pilgrims this season.
In another interview, Minister Al-Jasser emphasised the utilization of these new technologies as practical future commuting options to encounter the phase of globalization and eco-friendly needs.
Previously, Saudi Arabia has launched other facilities including the Nusuk app, Biometric e-visas, pre-booking of visits at Riaz-ul-Jannah, and the Hajj portal to reduce the waiting hours at these spiritual places. The aim is to revolutionize the overall experience and make the sacred journey seamless and convenient for the pilgrims.
