Uber has announced that Melbourne will be the third pilot city for Uber Air, joining Dallas and Los Angeles, with test flights due to start in 2020.
Dubbed ‘air taxis’, Uber Air aims to help alleviate transport congestion on the ground with quiet electric aircraft that will transport passengers across cities for the same price as an UberX trip over the same distance.
Uber Air plans to commence commercial operations from 2023.
The company has also announced partnerships with leading Australian companies, and will work with key existing partners, including Melbourne Airport, who will collectively support the infrastructure and telecommunications needed to create a successful urban aviation network.
