WATCH: This is what an Uber air taxi ride will feel like
Picture: Uber.Picture: Uber.Picture: Uber.Washington DC - Uber unveiled its flying taxis on Tuesday – as executives claimed that travelling by air could one day be cheaper than owning a car.Ordering an UberAir, which look similar to helicopters, will soon be as easy as hopping into a car, according to one executive.
Eric Allison, head of Elevate, said: "In the long term, UberAir on a per-seat basis will be competitive with car ownership.This is what a ride will feel like : This will ensure the vehicle’s weight, including luggage, four passengers and pilot, is within restrictions. Each hour, an estimated 4000 people would land on each skyport. As with a traditional Uber, booking is via app, with boarding in minutes.
Uber has partnered with Californian company Safran Cabin to design an inside cabin. The doors slide open with one touch and luggage is stowed in a rack behind the seats.
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