Pros:
1. Reduces travel time in busy cities such as Bangalore and Mumbai. Many citizens find it uncomfortable and time taking to travel from one place to another. It also causes carbon emission (Global Warming), severe land pollution and noise pollution. Often long hours of traffic disturb the passenger mentally and take a noticeable toil on his mental health. This can be avoided through air taxis, it increases human efficiency and Human Resource development, which in turn contributes to India’s GDP.
2. It also marks the beginning and advancement of technological era. A crucial step for India becoming a developed nation from the status of a developing country.
3. Promotes sustainability and aligns with the United Nations sustainable development goals (SDG) which are meant to be achieved by 2030.
Cons:
1. There is a higher risk of accidents in air and may also result in air traffic than land traffic if used too much.
2. Indirect cause of unemployment in a country like India it is a major disadvantage as many people have a primary source of income in this job. Significantly affects the people below poverty line.
3. Higher manufacturing cost and is not feasible for common people
November, 2024
