{"id":"f-e550251d2f-2ab0819d-7883-5f17-a6ac-7737bcd191a0","title":"Uber to start air taxi rides in Dubai this year, bookings to open in app","description":"Uber says it will launch Uber Air in Dubai later this year, letting riders book Joby Aviation’s all-electric air taxi through its app, with integrated ground pickup and drop-off if the trip qualifies.","timestamp":1772374380,"category":"technology","headline":"Uber to start air taxi rides in Dubai this year, bookings to open in app","modifiedHeadline":"Uber Air Taxi Service Launches in Dubai","subCategories":["scid_a90e78c8"],"subcategoriesName":["Innovation"],"region":"IN","bundleMetaData":{"bundleId":"1f1ebc89-3263-4d24-b85a-db4ed7210803","bundleTitle":"Auto Buzz","cardData":null},"fcSummary":"uber and joby aviation are launching \"uber air\" in dubai later this year, integrating electric air taxis into the popular ride-sharing app. riders can book flights with ground transportation included, aiming to expand the service to cities like new york and los angeles. joby's aircraft, capable of 200 mph and a 100-mile range, prioritizes quiet operation and safety, with certification still pending.","summary":"Uber to launch air taxi service in Dubai this year, booking via app. Joby Aviation's electric taxis offer city views & seamless transport.","ctaUrl":"https://trends.glance.com/newz/World_News/IN/en/cnbc-tv18/f-e550251d2f-2ab0819d-7883-5f17-a6ac-7737bcd191a0","sourceUrl":"https://www.cnbctv18.com/business/aviation/uber-to-start-air-taxi-rides-in-dubai-this-year-bookings-to-open-in-app-ws-l-19858866.htm","bannerImage":"https://g-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/fc/image/Oq1MV1RVZDc0.webp","content":"Uber says it will launch “Uber Air” in Dubai later this year, allowing riders to book Joby Aviation’s all-electric air taxi directly through the Uber app.\n
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\n Riders will enter their destination in the app and, if the trip qualifies, choose Uber Air as an option. The booking will connect all parts of the journey, including ground pickup and drop-off by Uber Black.\n
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\n Sachin Kansal, Chief Product Officer at Uber, said, “We’ve long believed in the power of advanced air mobility to transform how people move through cities.”\n
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\n Joby expects to carry its first passengers in Dubai later this year, marking a step in its partnership with Uber to offer multi-modal transport in cities.\n
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\n The companies say the partnership is intended to expand electric air taxi services to other markets after approvals, including New York, Los Angeles, the United Kingdom and Japan.\n
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Joby’s aircraft uses six tilting propellers to take off vertically before transitioning into forward flight.\n

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\n The aircraft is designed to carry up to four passengers and will be flown by a certified commercial pilot. It will have large windows to provide city views from every seat.\n
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\n The air taxi uses six tilting propellers to take off vertically and then transition to forward flight. It can travel at speeds of up to 200 mph and up to 100 miles on a single charge.\n
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\n Eric Allison, Chief Product Officer at Joby, said, “Our focus has always been on creating a flight experience that operates quietly and integrates naturally into the rhythm of city life.”\n
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\n Joby claims that the aircraft is engineered with multiple safety redundancies and designed to operate quietly enough for urban use.\n
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Joby’s aircraft can travel at speeds of up to 200 mph, and has a range of up to 100 miles on a single charge.

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\n Before launching commercial flights in the United States, the service will require testing and certification by the Federal Aviation Administration. Joby says it has completed more than 50,000 miles of flight tests and has begun the final stage of certification.\n
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\n Uber and Joby have worked together on urban air mobility since 2019. In 2021, Joby acquired Uber’s Elevate division, which focused on developing the sector and tools for market planning and operations.\n
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\n Last year, the companies also announced plans to add Blade’s commercial helicopter service to the Uber app in 2026 following Joby’s acquisition of Blade’s passenger business.","readDurationInMinutes":"5","author":{"name":"CNBC TV18","logo":"https://glance-mob.glance-cdn.com/public/bubble/jpeg/ecc3d19b-fc52-4a39-881c-5b0936ae723b.jpeg"},"ism":false,"analyticsResponses":[{"measurementId":"383191425","type":"COMSCORE"}],"pointerSummary":["Uber will launch “Uber Air” in Dubai later this year.","Joby’s air taxi, carrying up to four, travels at 200 mph.","The partnership aims to expand to cities like New York & Japan."],"tags":["UberAir","Dubai","JobyAviation","AirTaxi","ElectricAircraft","UrbanAirMobility","AdvancedAirMobility","SachinKansal","EricAllison","SustainableTransport","FutureOfTravel","VerticalTakeoff","FAA","MultiModalTransport","UberBlack"],"redirectionEnabled":false,"consent":true}

Uber to start air taxi rides in Dubai this year, bookings to open in app

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