By bne Gulf bureau Saudi Arabia’s futuristic megacity NEOM is gearing up to operate a fleet of electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, dubbed ‘green air taxis’, as part of its ambition to build a traffic and pollution-free urban landscape, Al Eqtesadieh reported on May 26. NEOM is envisioned as a vast, eco-friendly urban development initiative, integral to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Vision 2030 to shift the Saudi economy away from oil dependency. The project aims to operate on renewable energy, support sustainable tourism, and incorporate advanced technologies, includi…