GoKawiilUber launches in-app parking reservations via SpotHero acquisition
Uber has introduced Uber Parking, a feature letting users find, book and pay for garage and lot spaces directly in the app, using the network of over 13,000 facilities it gained through its acquisition of SpotHero. Users can filter by self-park or valet options, enter vehicle details, and access spots via QR code or license plate scan, with free cancellation until the reservation start time. The feature launches in 15 cities including New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, with plans to expand across SpotHero's roughly 400-city footprint.
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The feature gives Uber a new revenue stream and deepens its hold on urban mobility beyond rides, rewarding Uber One's 55 million members with credits that can be spent across its ride and delivery services, which could boost subscriber retention. Uber's mention of over 30 autonomous vehicle partners suggests it may be positioning its parking network to eventually support robotaxi fleet staging, though this connection remains a stated long-term ambition rather than a confirmed plan.
- Uber Parking lets users reserve garage and lot spaces in-app using SpotHero's 13,000-facility network
- Uber One subscribers get 10% account credit back on parking bookings, redeemable for rides or Eats orders
- Launching in 15 cities now, with eventual expansion to SpotHero's full 400-city coverage
Source: theverge.com — Andrew J. Hawkins, 2026-11-09
Published there as: “Uber wants to park your car now, too”
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