How could emerging urban air mobility (UAM) systems transform daily commutes in crowded metropolitan areas?

As cities around the world continue to expand, traffic congestion and longer commute times have become significant challenges. Urban Air Mobility (UAM) proposes to address these issues by incorporating vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) vehicles into the existing transportation landscape. These innovations promise to offer faster, potentially more environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional ground transportation, thereby reducing congestion and commute times. UAM systems leverage advancements in autonomy, electric propulsion, and air traffic management technology to create a network of air taxis and shuttles. How far are we from seeing the integration of these systems in our daily lives, and what potential impacts could this have on the infrastructure and socio-economic dynamics of large cities?