Uber launches parking service after SpotHero acquisition
Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 17:13 · Archive
Uber has launched Uber Parking, allowing drivers to book parking spaces through its app in 15 US cities.
Uber has launched Uber Parking, a new feature that lets drivers find, book and pay for parking spaces through the Uber app. The service is built on Uber's acquisition of SpotHero nine months ago, which gave the company access to a network of over 13,000 parking facilities across more than 400 cities.
Drivers can use an interactive map in the app to view upfront prices and arrival times, filtering by self-park or valet, outdoor lot or garage, and whether staff are on-site. Users enter vehicle details and license plate information, then access lots either by scanning a QR code or through automatic license plate recognition. Reservations can be extended or cancelled free of charge until the booking starts.
Uber One subscription members, which number over 55 million across 47 countries, will earn 10 per cent cashback on parking reservations within 24 hours, redeemable on rides or Uber Eats deliveries. The service launches in 15 US cities: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington DC.
Uber also plans to use the parking network for its autonomous vehicle initiatives, leveraging spaces as staging and waiting locations for self-driving vehicles to reduce congestion and empty miles. Chief executive Dara Khosrowshahi indicated the company views commuting as a major opportunity, with commuting being one of Uber's largest customer categories.
How it is being reported
- Uber wants to park your car now, tooUber announced the launch of Uber Parking, a native in-app reservation feature that allows drivers to find, book, and pay for garage and lot spaces ahead of time. The new feature is a result of Uber's recent acquisition of SpotHero, integrating a network of over 13,000 facilities across more than 400 cities into the company's […]The Verge · 9 Nov, 17:00
- Uber launches parking service following SpotHero acquisition, with an eye on robotaxisUber Parking is the latest example of the company offering products beyond its core ride-hailing service.TechCrunch · 9 Nov, 17:00
- Uber is launching its own parking reservation serviceUber Parking is built on the company's acquisition of SpotHero.Engadget · 9 Nov, 17:00
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