Uber to offer helicopter rides in New York City

Ride-hail service Uber is about to go airborne: The company said Thursday it's readying its first helicopters for takeoff in New York City starting July 9. Uber is rolling out Uber Copter service for its Uber Reward Platinum and Diamond cardholders, offering the top-tier members an 8-minute helicopter ride to or from the Downtown Manhattan Heliport near Wall Street and John F. Kennedy International Airport.

[dianad]

The last thing NYC needs is more helicopters in the sky

[markw]

Now hiring pilots that can make up to $25/day, on the job training included!

[fbabdiver]

this is another bad idea. what could possibly go wrong?? ugh

[xareaii]

We need uberwife rental. Sick of drama from lazy wife's.

[williamroyer]

What if a terrorist hijacks a uber chopper ride

[hellojellomellow]

If you're a death-defying thrill-seeker or have had your application rejected for assisted suicide, then UBER Copters is the deal !

[accountclosed]

Won't fly in anything else unless it's the Bell Robinson 407

[Paccekabuddha]

That'll be a great emissions boost

[robvan]

AOC said they better be battery powered

[WiL_M]

Prepare for alot of helicopter crashes.

[Rainingdogsandcats]

Way above noise limits. Damage birds and babies ears.

[joshuaimler]

News flash this just in helicopter crashes in New York downtown Manhattan

[JRKLL]

Ohhh yeahhh Uber does helo rides now.... ohh for rich people! Wompwomp womp