"Passengers will be able to book an air taxi ride through the Uber app in Dubai before the end of 2026, the company said on Wednesday. The option will use flying electric vehicles created by startup Joby Aviation. Joby's aircraft can fit up to four passengers and are flown by commercial pilots, the companies said. Joby will operate four landing locations, or "vertiports," in Dubai, connecting Dubai International Airport with a mall, a hotel on Palm Jumeirah, and the American University of Dubai."
"We've long believed in the power of advanced air mobility to transform how people move through cities. This new mode of transportation [makes] familiar and accessible, connecting the ground and the sky through a system designed to save people time and fit seamlessly into how they already move."
"While Uber and Joby don't have immediate plans to bring the air taxis to the US, the companies said that Joby is in the final stage of certifying its service with the Federal Aviation Administration. Once approved, Joby plans to eventually offer its service in markets including New York, Los Angeles, the UK, and Japan."
Uber and Joby Aviation announced a partnership to offer air taxi rides in Dubai before the end of 2026, bookable through the Uber app. Joby's electric aircraft accommodate up to four passengers and are piloted by commercial pilots. Four vertiports will connect Dubai International Airport with a shopping mall, a hotel on Palm Jumeirah, and the American University of Dubai. Passengers can book air taxi trips alongside regular Uber services, with included ground transportation via Uber Black. Joby is currently in final certification stages with the Federal Aviation Administration for US operations. Future expansion plans include New York, Los Angeles, the UK, and Japan.
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