Toyota is doubling down on Joby Aviation with a $ 500 million investment into the California-based company that’s developing electric air taxis. Toyota’s total investment in Joby, which includes a $ 394 million capital injection back in 2020, is now $ 894 million. The funds will be used to help Joby complete the lengthy Type […]
Archer to set up air taxi network in LA by 2026 ahead of World Cup
Los Angeles is notorious for its back-to-back traffic. Three events that promise to bring in millions of spectators from around the world — the 2026 World Cup, the Super Bowl in 2027 and the 2028 Olympics — have LA officials searching for a range of new mobility solutions to address its congestion problems. But they’re […]
Archer’s vision of an air taxi network could benefit from Southwest customer data
Archer Aviation and Southwest Airlines are teaming up to figure out what it will take to build out a network of electric air taxis at California airports. Southwest’s customer data is at the heart of it. The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding Friday, which sets the foundation for Archer to tap Southwest’s customer […]
Meet The Sexy Filipina Called “The World’s Hottest Taxi Driver”
Joyce Tadeo has earned a reputation for being the most stunning in her industry. The Filipina beauty may look like a model, but she works 12 hours a day as a taxi driver. She told Fabulous magazine that her passengers are often surprised to see her behind the wheel, with many being “really hopeful” that […]
CES 2024: The biggest transportation news, from Honda’s EVs to Hyundai’s air taxi ambitions
CES has increasingly become defined by what automakers and other mobility-focused companies bring to Las Vegas, and CES 2024 has been no exception. Though some major CES automotive players from past years like Ford, GM and Toyota didn’t have a big presence, other companies filled the gaps with EV reveals, flying vehicles and a lot […]