Dubai It is synonymous with elegance and great purchasing power, a city widely known for the presence of extremely rich people.
Recently a news item caused a stir on the internet and the fact has to do with the private transport sector in this place.
A new agreement has been reached between the Dubai Transport and Streets Authority (RTA) and a company called Joby Aviation.
The goal of both is grand: to make flying taxis available in the desert metropolis from 2026.
According to the Californian company, the service could begin without major problems at this point if everything goes as planned.
We recall that an aircraft has already made its first flight there and the above contract aims to promote wider coverage of this functionality.
Could Dubai introduce flying taxis in 2026?
Route that the service is intended to cover Image: Joby Aviation/Reproduction
Joby Aviation's eVTOL vehicle is currently capable of taking off and landing in a vertical position and its design closely resembles that of a helicopter.
The invention has a range of 240 km and landing and takeoff would take place between Dubai Airport, its marina, the central region of the city and the Palm Jumeirah. In this way, this service promises to make the place a more connected and flexible destination.
Joby Aviation says it is working with the European Union's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to ensure the success of the project.
The initiative also includes the construction of a space called “Vertiport” at Dubai International Airport from which passengers will depart flying taxis They would be able to program routes, among other relevant services.
Despite high expectations, it is not yet possible to predict whether the partnership will bear fruit.
However, it is undeniable that the urban air mobility segment is booming and is expected to attract ever greater investments from now on, including in the field of Brazil.