Uber has launched Uber Parking, a new parking reservation service built on its February acquisition of Spot Hero. The service integrates Spot Hero's features directly into the Uber app, allowing users to find and reserve parking spots near their destination. Users can search by entering their destination and browsing an interactive map of available spots.
Filtering options include self-park or valet preferences and specific amenities. To book a spot, riders must provide their car's make and model and license plate number. Depending on the lot, Uber provides a QR code or enables license plate recognition for garage entry.
The majority of parking options can be canceled for free up to the start time, and reservations can be extended through the app. Uber One subscribers receive 10 percent back in Uber credits on eligible reservations. Initially, Uber Parking is available in Chicago, Nashville, San Francisco, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, San Diego, Seattle, and Washington DC.
Uber also plans to experiment with using parking lots as staging areas for autonomous vehicle fleets from its self-driving partners.
Source: Engadget · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing