It's hard to argue against the idea that Uber has been a big success for people needing to get from A to B.
Sure, we've had taxis for decades but a bit of competition has helped the rival services up their game and give passengers a decent, cheaper ride.
But it looks like Uber is upping the ante even more by offering an air taxi service. Obviously that comes with a fair share of risks and dangers and as a result the company is looking to Australia to test the rides.
According to The Australian, Uber is eyeing off whether to start testing their helicopter-esque service in Sydney or Melbourne.
It's already using Los Angeles and Dallas as the two American test cities but feel an Australian city could give them a good understanding how the service would work on the world stage.
"On-demand aviation has the potential to change the way we think about urban transport, and radically improve urban mobility by giving people back time lost in their daily commutes," the company said in its submission to the Victoria's inquiry into the gig economy.
"Uber Air also represents a unique opportunity for Australia - including the local businesses Uber would partner with - to be part of the development of this innovative technology."
The Australian report adds the air taxis would be fully electric and be able to fly at speeds of up to 320km/h.
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Wonder how you'd far after a big night out going at those speeds.
While most people would think it would cost an arm and a leg to travel by air across the city, it seems like it will only cost as much as an UberX ride. That's decent bang for your buck.
The company's submission continued: "Importantly, we want to continue to offer true choice and flexibility to individuals, but also be able to provide more support and assistance to those choosing to use our apps," the company said.
"We recognise there is more to do to support independent workers and we want to be the driving force in Australia towards this future, with concrete actions including our recent partner support and protection policy for Australian driver and delivery-partners.
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"We believe the best way to secure an inclusive future of work is to pursue reforms that better reflect the growing preference for more independent and flexible earning opportunities, without coming at the expense of the security and dignity that Australians expect of work."
It's hoped the testing will get underway next year and if everything goes according to plan, will be commercially available from 2023.
If you've been keep up to speed with the Tesla self-driving vehicles saga you'll know advancements like this and Uber Air could be a while off if there's any push back from legislators.
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