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Investing.com -- Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY) stock rose 7.5% on news that the company plans to integrate Blade’s air mobility services into the Uber app as soon as next year.
The partnership expansion follows Joby’s recent acquisition of Blade’s passenger business and builds upon the company’s existing relationship with Uber Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:UBER). The integration will allow Uber users to book Blade flights directly through the Uber app, providing access to Blade’s network of routes in the New York metropolitan area and Southern Europe.
"We’re excited to introduce Uber customers to the magic of seamless urban air travel," said JoeBen Bevirt, founder and CEO of Joby. "Integrating Blade into the Uber app is the natural next step in our global partnership with Uber and will lay the foundation for the introduction of our quiet, zero-emissions aircraft in the years ahead."
Joby acquired Blade’s passenger business in August 2025 and plans to leverage Blade’s infrastructure and experience to accelerate the launch of its electric air taxi service across global markets including Dubai, New York, Los Angeles, the UK, and Japan.
Joby’s electric air taxi is designed to carry four passengers plus a pilot at speeds up to 200 mph, with an acoustic impact reportedly 100 times lower than traditional helicopters. The company has been collaborating with Uber since 2019 and acquired Uber’s Elevate division in 2021.
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