Uber has transferred ownership of its Elevate division to Joby Aviation, streamlining its focus on core ride-hailing and delivery services while offloading advanced air mobility operations to a specialized partner. No financial terms were disclosed for the deal, which positions Joby to expand its eVTOL footprint using Uber’s app network.

Under the partnership, passengers in Dubai will be able to book all-electric air taxi flights directly through the Uber app, leveraging Joby’s eVTOL aircraft. This marks the first commercial deployment of the service, slated to begin operations by summer 2026.

The Dubai launch complements Joby’s participation in the USDOT’s Advanced Air Mobility pilot program, which includes eight projects across 10 states. Uber’s collaboration ensures that its platform will support next-generation urban air mobility solutions as regulatory approvals progress.