Tourexpi
Uber
has announced plans to introduce air taxi services as early as 2026, in
partnership with electric aircraft manufacturer Joby Aviation. The new offering
will allow passengers to book quiet, zero-emission air taxi rides in major
global cities directly through the Uber app.
Partnership
built on recent acquisition
The
move follows Joby Aviation’s $125 million acquisition of Blade Air Mobility
last month. Blade currently provides passenger flights by helicopter and
seaplane. Joby’s founder and CEO JoeBen Bevirt said: “Integrating Blade into
the Uber app is the natural next step in our global partnership with Uber and
will lay the foundation for the introduction of our quiet, zero-emissions
aircraft in the years ahead.”
Step
toward next-generation travel
Uber
President and CEO Andrew Macdonald described the development as part of the
company’s vision for the future: “This partnership represents a step toward the
next generation of travel and reflects our long-standing belief in air
mobility.”
Details
to come
The
companies confirmed that information on booking procedures, pricing, and
availability will be announced closer to launch. Once operational, the service
is expected to target some of the world’s most densely populated urban areas.
Image
Credit: © AA
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