Joby Signs Deal To Turn Parking Garages Into UAM Hubs

Graham Warwick June 02, 2021
Rooftops of parking garages provide space for eVTOL operations without needing structural reinforcement to accommodate air taxis.
Credit: Bradley Wentzel/Joby
Converting the rooftops of underused parking garages into vertiports is seen as an early opportunity to expand the ground infrastructure for urban air mobility (UAM) beyond the limited number of heliports now operating. With plans to launch aerial ridesharing services in 2024, Joby Aviation has...
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