Dubai commuters will be able to see and book all-electric air-taxi flights directly inside the Uber app once the service launches, the companies said. Riders will enter a destination; if eligible, an “Uber Air powered by Joby” option will appear, and the app will connect and book all legs of the journey — including a premium car pickup and the air segment — with a single tap.
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How bookings will work
If a trip qualifies, the Uber app’s “Where to?” field will list the air-taxi option alongside standard ride choices. The integrated booking flow will arrange ground pickup (via a premium car) and the aerial leg as one seamless itinerary in the app.
Aircraft and passenger experience
The air taxis are Joby Aviation-designed, all-electric vertical-takeoff-and-landing (eVTOL) aircraft built for urban use. Each aircraft is configured for up to four passengers plus a certified commercial pilot, with comfortable seating and large panoramic windows. The vehicles use six tilting propellers to lift off vertically and then transition to forward flight.
Performance and safety features
Joby’s eVTOLs are reported to cruise at speeds up to about 200 miles per hour and offer an approximate range of up to 100 miles on a single charge. The aircraft includes multiple redundancy layers for safety and an acoustic design intended to blend with city ambient noise.
Timeline and regulatory notes
Joby and Uber say the first passenger flights in Joby Aviation’s Dubai programme are expected later in 2026, subject to final approvals and operational readiness. Joby has conducted extensive flight testing and logged tens of thousands of miles across its fleet as it proceeds through certification phases required by aviation authorities.
Partnership and wider rollout
The Uber–Joby collaboration builds on years of joint work in urban air mobility; Joby acquired Uber’s Elevate division, and the companies plan to expand similar integrated air-taxi services to other cities once aircraft certification and local infrastructure are in place. Dubai’s transport regulator, the Road and Transport Authority (RTA), is a named partner in integrating the service into the emirate’s mobility network.
