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A handout image provided by United Arab Emirates News Agency (WAM) on September 25, 2017 shows a two-seater “hover taxi” flying in a “concept” flight in Dubai. AFP PHOTO


Dubai Launches Trial of Flying Taxi

Dubai Launches Trial of Flying Taxi

Dubai, London- As part of an ambitious plan adopted by the Emirati city, Dubai staged a test flight on Monday for what it said would soon be the world’s first drone taxi service. The flying taxi developed by German drone firm Volocopter resembles a small, two-seater...
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A future Uber Elevate networks facility is pictured in this handout illustration provided April 25, 2017. Uber/Handout via REUTERS


Uber to Launch Flying Taxi by 2020

Uber to Launch Flying Taxi by 2020

Dubai, London- US Uber Technologies Inc expects to deploy flying taxi services in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, and Dubai by 2020. Uber’s flying taxis will be small, electric aircraft that takeoff and land vertically, enabling zero operational emissions and quiet...