Uber Officially Launches Uber Parking in Its Main App
After expanding into ride-hailing and food delivery, technology company Uber is now making a major move to bring parking services under its control. Following its announcement in February that it would acquire parking reservation platform SpotHero, the company has officially launched its own service, Uber Parking, directly within its main app.
Uber app users can now search for garages and parking lots near their destinations and book parking spaces in advance.
Uber said users can tap the new ‘Parking’ icon in the app and search for their destination to view available parking spaces on an interactive map. They can also filter options based on features such as self-parking, valet services and other amenities.
Booking Process and Initial Coverage
To reserve a parking space, customers must provide their vehicle model and license plate number. Depending on the location, they may be able to enter the parking facility using a QR code or license plate scanning.
Most bookings can be cancelled free of charge before the specified time, and users can extend their parking duration through the app.
In addition, Uber One subscribers will receive 10 percent of each booking's value back in Uber credits.
Initially, the service has been launched in 15 major US cities, including Chicago, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Boston, Miami and Washington, DC.
The company also said it plans to use parking lots as initial staging or parking areas for its autonomous vehicle partners in the future.
//DBTech/BMT/OR//
