Uber has introduced a mechanism to allow users to book Joby Aviation's electric vertical take-off and landing "air taxis" in the Uber app when flights begin, the companies announced Wednesday.
Joby expects to carry its first passengers later this year in Dubai.
Under "Uber Air by Joby," Uber users will be able to enter their destination in the Uber app, and if the trip qualifies, Uber Air by Joby will appear as an option. The app also can connect the car ride and air taxi ride.
According to Joby, the aircraft is designed for up to four passengers and can travel at up to 200 m.p.h., with a range of up to 100 miles on a single charge.
Uber and Joby also have partnered to bring Blade's commercial helicopter service to the Uber app in 2026, following Joby's acquisition of Blade's passenger business in August 2025.
In addition, Joby in 2021 acquired Uber's Elevate division, "which played a pivotal role in establishing the urban air mobility sector and developing tools required for market selection, demand simulation and multi-modal operations," according to the companies.
The partnership also will "help pave the way" for Joby's electric air taxi service, once approved, to expand to markets beyond Dubai, including New York, Los Angeles, the United Kingdom and Japan.
Before being able to operate in the U.S., the Federal Aviation Administration requires "extensive testing and certification," of which Joby has completed more than 50,000 miles of flight tests across its fleet and has begun the final stage of the certification process, according to the companies.
Joby, along with eVTOL competitor Archer, in September joined an FAA initiative to speed eVTOL development and deployment.