Uber to Launch Electric Air Taxi in Dubai This Year, Eyes Global Expansion

• Uber will debut electric air taxi service in Dubai this year, partnering with Joby Aviation.
• Users can book short-haul flights directly through the Uber app for integrated travel.
• Joby Aviation expects to begin carrying passengers in Dubai by 2026, following extensive testing.
• The all-electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft can carry four passengers and a pilot, reaching speeds of 200 mph and traveling 100 miles on a single charge.
• Uber and Joby plan to expand air taxi operations to cities like Tokyo, New York, and Los Angeles, pending regulatory approvals.