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Dubai Air Taxi To Transform Commute, Take You Anywhere In 10 Mins

Dubai's Revolutionary Air Taxis Will Take You Anywhere In 10 Minutes

Dubai's air taxi service will transform the city's transportation landscape, offering a faster, more convenient, and unique way to travel.

By: Esha Dasgupta Published: May 17, 2024 10:00 AM MYT

Dubai's Revolutionary Air Taxis Will Take You Anywhere In 10 Minutes — Joby Air Taxi | Image credit: jobyaviation/Twitter

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is set to revamp and revolutionise city commutes with the innovative electric air taxi. This service promises to significantly reduce travel times, making any destination within Dubai reachable in just 10 minutes – a remarkable 70 percent reduction in travel times compared to traditional transport.

Expected to launch by late 2025, the taxi service is an important addition to the urban transportation landscape of the UAE. With fares starting from AED 350 (RM 450) per person, the service is expected to boost tourism and become a popular choice for residents, to appreciate Dubai’s iconic skyline without getting stuck in heavy traffic.

Key features of Dubai’s air taxis: Comfort, safety and efficiency

Joby to launch air taxi service in UAE
We’ve signed a landmark agreement with the government of Dubai, granting Joby the exclusive right to operate air taxis in the Emirate.
The agreement brings together the three key ingredients for a successful air taxi service: a definitive… pic.twitter.com/eZM4yK0jZP

— Joby Aviation (@jobyaviation) February 11, 2024

Leading US aviation company Joby Aviation will operate air taxis, designed to maximise passenger safety and comfort. The taxis combine a helicopter’s vertical take-off and landing capabilities and an airplane’s comfortable flying experience. The aerial taxis will fly at an altitude ranging from 500 to 1000 metres, depending on the route. Taxis on longer routes will fly higher altitudes for optimal efficiency, while those on shorter routes will fly lower for enhanced safety. Additionally, innovative charging infrastructure allows for a full recharge within 10 minutes. Ground staff will efficiently connect taxis to charging points upon landing, minimising downtime.

Each air taxi, with in-built luggage compartments, can accommodate four passengers alongside a pilot. Highly skilled pilots will undergo rigorous training lasting 6 to 8 weeks to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all onboard. The air taxis can be booked by a dedicated mobile application developed by Joby Aviation, which can be seamlessly integrated with other ride-sharing and car-booking apps such as Uber.

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(Feature image credit: jobyaviation/Twitter)

Written By

Esha Dasgupta

Senior Digital Writer - Growth, Travel

Esha is a traveller at heart, with a penchant for exploring the unchartered. She has previously worked with TravelTriangle and Internet Moguls. When not in work mode, she can be found downing endless cups of coffee while reading Enid Blyton/Sidney Sheldon.