Toyota to invest $394m in US flying taxi startup Joby Aviation

Japanese carmaker will provide manufacturing technologies for mass production

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The electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft in development by Joby Aviation. Flying taxis are seen as a potential solution for urban congestion.

TOMOYOSHI OSHIKIRI, Nikkei staff writer

NAGOYA, Japan -- Toyota Motor is investing $394 million into the U.S. "flying taxi" startup Joby Aviation, the Japanese company announced on Thursday.

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