Uber Is Launching Its Own Parking Reservation Service
Uber Parking is built on the company's acquisition of SpotHero.
After cementing itself as a ride-hailing platform, Uber wants to own the way people park, too. The company announced it was acquiring SpotHero, a parking reservation service, in February, and starting today it's bringing SpotHero's features into its own app as Uber Parking.
Using Uber Parking, you can find garages and lots near your destination and make reservations so you'll have a spot once you get there. Uber says you can search for parking by tapping the new Parking icon in the Uber app, entering your destination and browsing the interactive map of available spots. You can also filter your results based on criteria like whether you want to self-park or use a valet, or other specific amenities.
To book a spot, you'll need to provide the make and model of your car and a license plate number. Depending on...
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