Uber reveals its flying taxi prototype for UberAir 2020 I UBER skyport
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Channel: Jetline Marvel · 2018 · Howto & Style
Uber reveals plans for flying taxi-service by 2023 To bring uberAIR to market, we plan to partner with three ‘launch cities’. This will allow for a balance between focus and city diversity that will set the service up for long-term success. Dallas and Los Angeles were previously announced as the first two launch cities, and we are now seeking an international city as the third partner. These three cities will be the first to offer uberAIR flights, with the goals of operating demonstrator flights starting in 2020 and beginning commercial operations in 2023. We’ve been thrilled by the inbound interest from the international community, and we’ve now formalized a process to submit an Express of Interest whereby cities can engage with Uber directly and articulate their views on how uberAIR can positively impact their market and how they can help in launching and scaling the service. Fast-forwarding to the future of on-demand, urban air transportation Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft will bring far-reaching changes to our cities and our lives—quicker daily commutes, less traffic congestion, and cleaner air around the world. Uber Elevate has already started exploring the barriers we’ll need to overcome to make this a reality.