- Prarthana Mitra
Tap, tap, fly: Blade, aka Uber for helicopters, is here to relieve Mumbai’s traffic congestion
The newly minted Blade India, in partnership with Indian investment firm Hunch Ventures, announced Tuesday the launch of their on-demand flight service in and around Mumbai early next year.

In a move that hopes to bring urban air mobility to India’s financial capital, US-based helicopter ride-sharing app Blade is eyeing an expansion into Indian skies. The newly minted Blade India, in partnership with Indian investment firm Hunch Ventures, announced the launch of their on-demand flight service in and around Mumbai from early next year.