Uber Air Taxi Takes Flight: Dubai First, Global Expansion Next

• Uber partners with Joby Aviation to launch electric air taxis, expanding beyond land-based mobility.
• The first Uber-Joby electric aircraft rides are set to begin in 2026, with multi-modal transportation planned.
• Dubai will be the inaugural city for Uber-Joby aircraft bookings, followed by New York, Los Angeles, UK, and Japan.
• Joby's aircraft are in the final stages of FAA approval in the US, with over 50,000 miles of flight tests completed.
• Customers can book air taxis via the Uber app with a single tap, including Uber Black pickup and drop-off, for up to four passengers.