By AbdelHadi Ramahi, Amr Alfiky and Luke Tyson DUBAI (Reuters) -Dubai commuters may soon have a new way to skip traffic: air taxis. Joby Aviation conducted the first test flight of its fully-electric air taxi in the emirate this week,

Dubai has completed the first piloted test flight of all-electric vehicle takeoff and landing (eVTOL) air taxis, and early results are promising.

Joby Aviation completed the first-ever piloted eVTOL flights in Dubai on June 30, showcasing its air taxi technology in extreme desert conditions. The historic demonstration marks a major milestone as the California-based company gears up for commercial passenger services starting in 2026.