Uber is adding a new feature to its app, this time focused on helping drivers find and reserve parking spaces. The new service is called Uber Parking. It lets users search and find garages and parking lots near their destination. They can compare available spaces and book in advance.
Uber is launching its own parking reservation feature
The new parking reservation feature is now available on the Uber app through the Parking icon. Using it is very simple. Users can tap the icon to find their destination and view nearby parking options on an interactive map. The company has also added filters that let users choose between self-parking and valet services. If required, drivers can also search for specific amenities.
The reservation process is fairly simple as well. The user must enter their vehicle’s make, model, and license plate number. Depending on the parking facility, they can use a QR code or automatic license plate recognition. This also means the driver will not have to manually collect a ticket when they arrive.
Most parking reservations can be cancelled for free
Uber says most reservations can be cancelled for free until the booking’s start time. Depending on their requirements, users can also extend the parking time directly from the app. Moreover, Uber One subscribers will get 10% back in Uber Credit on eligible bookings.
As of right now, Uber Parking will be available in limited cities. The list includes Chicago, Nashville, San Francisco, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, Philadelphia, San Diego, Seattle, and Washington, DC. The service is expected to cover more locations in the coming days. Basically, the firm has brought the entire SpotHero network into its app at launch.
For reference, SpotHero offered parking reservations in more than 400 cities across the US and Canada. Uber Parking is also expected to cover more cities in the coming weeks, though there is no official assurance.
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