Air taxis are quietly moving from science fiction to city skylines. Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircrafts are edging closer to commercial reality as regulators, cities, and capital line up behind urban air mobility. The idea is simple but powerful – short hops over traffic-clogged streets, cleaner, faster, and far more efficient than today’s ground-bound commute.
That is where Joby Aviation (JOBY) fits in. The company is building electric air taxis designed for commercial passenger service, aiming to stitch air travel directly into everyday urban transportation. And it is not just about aircraft anymore – it is about infrastructure. Joby recently announced a partnership with Metropolis Technologies to develop 25 vertiports across North America, tapping into an existing network of parking and mobility hubs to accelerate deployment without reinventing the wheel.
