Flying taxi company conducts 1st ever electric air taxi flight

NEW YORK — A flying taxi company has announced it has completed its first-ever electric air taxi flight.

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Joby Aviation conducted its first-ever flight in New York City on Sunday, the company announced on social media.

News Center 7 previously reported that the company announced in September that it would be building a flying taxi factory near Dayton International Airport.

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It’s expected to create 2,000 jobs and Joby hopes to start construction next year.

Joby’s flying taxi will have a pilot and carry four passengers.

The taxis can go up to 200 miles per hour.

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The cost is about as much as a luxury rideshare fee.

News Center 7 checked, and it would be $35 to fly from our station in Dayton to Downtown Centerville.

Joby has completed the first-ever electric air taxi flight in NYC! We’re thrilled to be in the city as its leaders announce plans to lead the way to eVTOL adoption with the electrification of the Downtown Manhattan Heliport. pic.twitter.com/KAMMcK7SwD
— Joby Aviation (@jobyaviation) November 13, 2023