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 actively pursuing its "Elevate" program (UberAIR) to launch an on-demand air taxi service using electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) vehicles.
- The company has partnered with Pipistrel Aircraft and others, with plans to begin services in Dallas-Ft. Worth and Dubai by 2020.
- UberAIR trips will be app-based and priced similarly to Uber car rides, at approximately $1.32 per mile per passenger, as Uber rushes to compete in the emerging "flying car" industry.
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