Uber introduced Uber Parking, a new in-app reservation system designed to help drivers locate, book, and pay for parking in advance. The feature is built on the company’s integration of SpotHero, a parking platform it acquired, which operates a network spanning over 13,000 parking facilities across more than 400 cities.
The parking reservation tool functions through a dedicated icon within the Uber application, displaying an interactive map with transparent pricing and estimated arrival times. Users can customize their search by parking type, including self-park or valet options, and whether the facility is an outdoor lot or enclosed garage. The system requires users to enter vehicle information and license plate details, after which access to certain facilities can be gained via QR code or automated license plate recognition technology. Reservations can be extended or canceled through the app until the reservation period begins.
Members of Uber One, the company’s subscription service with more than 55 million subscribers across 47 countries as of late 2026, will receive a 10 percent rebate on parking reservations as account credits within 24 hours. These credits are redeemable for ride purchases or Uber Eats food delivery orders. The service is rolling out initially in 15 major metropolitan areas including Chicago, New York, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Miami, Nashville, Philadelphia, San Diego, and Seattle, with plans to expand to SpotHero’s full 400-city network.
The parking initiative reflects Uber’s broader strategy regarding autonomous vehicles, as the company collaborates with more than 30 autonomous vehicle partners operating in multiple cities. Uber indicated that the parking facilities will eventually serve as designated areas and staging zones for idle robotaxi fleets, reducing the volume of empty vehicles circulating through city streets and subsequently lowering traffic congestion, emissions, and vehicle maintenance costs. The move demonstrates Uber’s expansion beyond traditional ride-hailing and delivery services into controlling urban infrastructure including roads and parking assets.
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