Uber Considering to Launch its Aerial Taxi Service in India

Uber, the cab-hailing service which is operating in the major cities of India is considering the sub-continent to be part of its ambitious project- ‘Uber Elevate.’ For the unaware, Uber Elevate is an air taxi service which allows you to fly from one location to another location. Uber is looking to introduce this service in India as well. The SoftBank-backed company is considering India along with countries like Japan and France to be a part of its futuristic dream. Uber had named Dallas and Los Angeles as its first two launch cities in the US for the launch of its aerial taxi service and has been on the prowl to select an international city as its third partner.

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It has now shortlisted five countries: India, Japan, Australia, Brazil and France. One of them will become the first Uber Air City outside of the US, Uber said in a statement issued earlier today. Uber hopes to start operating demonstrator flights starting in 2020 and beginning commercial operations in 2023 in the three cities.

“In pursuit of our first international launch market, where you will be able to push a button and get a flight, we are announcing a shortlist of five countries where Uber Air can immediately transform transportation and take our technology to new heights,” Eric Allison, Head of Uber Aviation Programs, said, as reported by PTI.

Uber said Indian cities like Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru are among the most congested cities in the world and travelling even a few kilometres can take over an hour. It believes that its aerial service has tremendous potential to help create a transportation option that bypasses congestion, instead of adding to it.