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.
( Joby AviationNYSE:JOBY) is the pioneering developer of electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft on the cusp of transforming urban air mobility forever. Founded in 2009, Joby has invested over a decade in crafting its flagship S4 eVTOL, a piloted vehicle capable of carrying four passengers at speeds up to 200 mph with a 100-mile range. This isn't just about faster travel - cutting commute times from hours to minutes -
