Image: Supplied Joby Aviation, the developer of electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, and Uber Technologies, the world’s largest rideshare and delivery platform, have announced plans to integrate Blade’s air mobility services into the Uber app as early as next year. The move follows Joby’s recent acquisition of Blade’s passenger business.In 2024, Blade carried more than 50,000 passengers across routes in the New York metropolitan area and Southern Europe, connecting high-demand destinations ...

Soon you may be able to book an Uber ride in the skies. On Wednesday, the San Francisco-based ride-hailing service announced it is partnering with Joby Aviation, a company developing electric air taxis, to bring Blade’s helicopter service to the Uber app as soon as next year. Most Read from Fast Company Last month, Joby acquired Blade Air Mobility, which flies passengers by seaplanes, in a $125 million deal, providing Joby with an established network of terminals. The partnership lays the foundation fo ...