Uber and Joby Aviation are advancing plans to launch electric air taxi services, starting with early operations in Dubai and expanding to additional global cities. Riders will eventually be able to book short urban flights directly through the Uber app, integrating aerial mobility into the broader ride-hailing ecosystem.
Why this matters
- Air taxis could reduce travel times dramatically in congested metro areas
- Multimodal mobility platforms (ground + air transport) are emerging
- Major U.S. cities could see early Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) pilots this decade.
