According to reports, Uber has announced the launch of its parking reservation service in 15 U.S. cities, enabling users to browse and book parking spots directly through the app, with prices displayed upfront and free cancellations available before the reservation start time. The service launches approximately nine months after Uber acquired the parking app SpotHero, which operates a network spanning over 13,000 garages, parking facilities, and valet services across more than 400 cities.

Uber states that the service is currently targeted at self-driving commuters, with future plans to repurpose these parking locations as staging and dispatch hubs for autonomous vehicles, aiming to reduce traffic congestion and curb idle miles driven by cars without passengers. Uber One members will receive a 10% cashback on eligible parking reservations, redeemable toward future trips or Uber Eats orders.