Uber: Elevate

Post date: Sep 24, 2017 9:31:43 PM

It is important to consider hovercraft's as a possibility for future transportation. There are actually quite a few companies diving into this business. Uber, a transportation service company, is attempting to make a mark in this industry with their business model called “Uber: Elevate.” Uber is being driven by the same frustration caused by traffic. They make a point of mentioning that people are wasting millions of hours during strenuous commutes. Uber plans to use VTOL (vertical take-off and landing) vehicles in their venture. They are working on the feasibility of a network of hubs for landing, take-off, and charging. In order for this plan to become a reality there will be challenges relating to battery technology, air traffic, vehicle performance, safety, emissions, and many more (Fast-forwarding).

Here is a link to the full proposal:

https://www.uber.com/elevate.pdf

Here is an example of their concept designs:

Works Cited

Fast-forwarding to a future of on-demand urban air transportation. Uber Elevate. 2016.