US EditionUber Previews Air Taxi Booking Ahead of Dubai Rollout with Joby
Uber Air powered by Joby integrates air taxis into the Uber app for seamless multimodal booking, targeting a Dubai launch by end of 2026 with exclusive six-year operating rights.
- On Wednesday, Uber previewed an in-app booking experience that lets travelers book Joby Aviation electric air taxis ahead of a Dubai launch later this year.
- Since partnering in 2019, Uber and Joby have acquired Blade's passenger business last year, with Joby supplying aircraft and Uber acting as the booking layer.
- After entering a destination, riders will see Uber Air as an option for eligible routes, with the app booking a Joby flight and Uber Black pickup at a Joby "vertiport" for up to four passengers.
- Regulatorily, Joby is in the final stage of FAA type certification, with reports pointing to the end of 2026 for Dubai commercial operations.
- Amid safety and cost concerns, Joby says safety systems include four battery packs and a triple‑redundant flight computer, and the aircraft will require human pilots in early stages.
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Uber introduces air taxis to Dubai. As reported by La Stampa, by the end of 2026 the company will integrate in its services the new means of transport. But how do they work? The aircraft, similar to helicopters, will be able to carry up to four passengers on board. Taxis with wings are driven by commercial pilots, with a flight license. The manufacturer Joby Aviation, with whom Uber announced a partnership, will manage four landing points in Dub…
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