Uber has launched Uber Parking, a native in-app feature that lets drivers find, book and pay for garage and lot spaces before they arrive. According to The Verge and TechCrunch, the service is now live in 15 US cities, roughly nine months after Uber acquired the parking platform SpotHero in February.
The move pushes Uber beyond ride-hailing and delivery into the physical infrastructure of city driving. It also signals a wider plan: the same parking network could eventually host autonomous vehicle fleets, with Uber saying the spots can serve as staging and waiting areas to cut congestion and empty miles.
How Uber Parking works
Users open the app's homescreen, enter a destination, choose the date and time, then browse available spots and book with the payment method stored in their Uber wallet. Uber says pricing is shown upfront, and that the majority of options can be canceled free until the start time.
The feature is built on SpotHero's network of more than 13,000 facilities across 400-plus cities in the US and Canada, though only a slice is live at launch.
- Tap the new Parking icon in the Uber app; an interactive map shows upfront prices and arrival times.
- Filter by self-park or valet, garage or surface lot, and on-site staff.
- Enter vehicle make, model and license plate to book.
- Access lots via a QR code on your phone or automatic license plate recognition.
- Cancel most bookings free up to the reservation start time; extend your stay in the app.
Uber Parking cities and Uber One perks
Uber Parking is initially available in 15 markets: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York City, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. The company plans to expand to SpotHero's existing 400-city footprint over time.
