Flying-car startup Joby lands partnership with Japan's ANA

Toyota-backed company says air taxis could cut through Tokyo and Osaka traffic

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ANA and Joby Aviation hope to commercialize aerial ride-sharing services in Japan in fiscal 2025. (Photo courtesy of Joby Aviation)

AZUSA KAWAKAMI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- ANA Holdings has joined hands with U.S. startup Joby Aviation to explore aerial ride-sharing services, the parent of All Nippon Airways said Tuesday, becoming the latest Japanese company to seek potential business opportunities involving flying cars.

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