Uber launches parking reservations in 15 U.S. cities

Uber has launched Uber Parking, a service for finding, reserving and paying for parking through its app, initially in 15 U.S. cities. The rollout follows the company’s acquisition of parking reservation platform SpotHero, announced in February.

Customers can access the service from the Uber app’s home screen, enter a destination and choose a date and time. An interactive map displays nearby options and upfront prices, with filters for features such as self-parking, valet, garages and surface lots. Reservations are paid through a payment method in the user’s Uber Wallet.

Drivers provide vehicle details when booking. Depending on the location, entry is handled by scanning a QR code or using license-plate recognition. Uber says most parking options can be canceled for free before the reservation’s start time; reservations can also be extended in the app.

The initial cities are Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York City, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle and Washington, D.C. Uber says its SpotHero acquisition gives it access to more than 13,000 garages, lots and valet services in more than 400 cities. The company said...