DUBAI, UAE, Mar 4, 2026 – Uber is introducing Uber Air powered by Joby, giving riders a first look at how they will be able to book a Joby Aviation all-electric air taxi through the Uber app. Joby expects to carry its first passengers later this year in Dubai as part of the Joby-Uber partnership focused on multi-modal transportation.
Uber riders can expect:
- One-tap booking: Riders will open the Uber app and enter their destination in the “Where to?” bar. If the trip qualifies, Uber Air powered by Joby will appear as a travel option. Users will then book the trip through the Uber app. The service includes Uber Black pickup and drop-off.
- Joby flight experience: Joby’s all-electric air taxi is designed to carry up to four passengers. The aircraft includes windows and is operated by a certified commercial pilot. The vehicle is designed for short urban flights above city areas.
- Aircraft details: Joby’s aircraft uses six tilting propellers to take off vertically and then transition to forward flight. The aircraft can travel at speeds of up to 200 mph and has a range of up to 100 miles on a single charge.
- Designed for cities: The aircraft uses redundant systems designed to improve operational safety. It is also developed for urban operations and features a low acoustic profile intended for city environments.
- Path to US flights: Before launching commercial operations in the United States, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires testing and certification. Joby has completed more than 50,000 miles of flight tests and has entered the final stage of the certification process required to carry passengers.
“We’ve long believed in the power of advanced air mobility to transform how people move through cities,” said Sachin Kansal, chief product officer at Uber. “With Uber Air, riders will be able to book Joby’s electric air taxi through a simple and familiar, one-tap experience on Uber, seamlessly connecting every leg of their journey – making ground-to-sky travel even more effortless.”
“We set out to build a new layer of urban transportation,” said Eric Allison, chief product officer at Joby. “Our focus has always been on creating a flight experience that operates quietly and integrates naturally into the rhythm of city life. By partnering with Uber, we’re making this new mode of transportation familiar and accessible, connecting the ground and the sky through a system designed to save people time and fit seamlessly into how they already move.”
Source: Joby Aviation
About Joby Aviation
Joby Aviation develops electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for urban air mobility. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Santa Cruz, CA, the company is building a piloted, five-seat aircraft intended for short-range passenger transport with an estimated range of about 100 miles and a top speed of 200 mph. Joby works in the aerospace, defense and air-mobility sectors, with operations that include aircraft development, parts manufacturing and fleet services in CA and OH. The company plans to operate its air-taxi service and also sell aircrafts. Joby is pursuing FAA certification to support a planned commercial launch targeted for 2026.
About Uber
Uber Technologies Inc. is a technology company that operates ride-hailing, delivery, and logistics platforms through mobile applications. Founded in 2009, the company began by connecting passengers with drivers through a smartphone-based ride service. Uber offers ride-hailing, food delivery through Uber Eats, package delivery, and freight services. Its platform connects riders, drivers, couriers, restaurants, retailers, and freight shippers. The company serves consumers seeking transportation and delivery services, along with businesses that use its logistics network. Uber operates in the transportation, delivery, and digital marketplace sectors. Its services run through mobile apps that match customer requests with independent drivers and couriers. Uber Technologies Inc. is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. The company has more than 200 million monthly active users globally. Uber employs about 145,000 people worldwide.