You can now use Uber to hail a hot air balloon

Uber is launching a hot air balloon service in China.
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Uber is no longer just a form of ground transportation — at least, if you live in China. The company announced at TechCrunch Shanghai over the weekend that it's expanding its services to the air and the water, with the upcoming launch of UberBalloon and UberBoat.

Yes, you can now request a hot air balloon ride — or boat ride — with a swipe on your smartphone. But before you get too excited about the thought of hailing a hot air balloon to the bars on Saturday night, keep in mind that these new rides are currently only available in China.

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