With so many companies competing to become the Uber of the skies, it’s not surprising that Uber also wants to become the Uber of the skies. Back in October, the company revealed the first details of its ambitious “Elevate” program that would eliminate wasted hours of productivity caused by standard road travel by offering “on-demand aviation.” Simply put: Why drive to work when you can fly?
Uber Teams with Pipistrel in Latest Step to Launch VTOL Air Taxi Service
Key Takeaways:
- Uber is partnering with Pipistrel Aircraft to develop electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) vehicles for its "Elevate" program.
- The company aims to launch its "UberAIR" air taxi service in Dallas-Ft. Worth and Dubai by 2020.
- The service will be app-based and designed to cost approximately $1.32 per mile per passenger, similar to a standard Uber car ride.
- Uber is aggressively pursuing this on-demand aviation initiative to establish itself in the rapidly developing "flying car" market.
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