Joby’s bet on Blade is paying off: Uber deal boosts air taxis in NYC and other key markets

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 ...