Uber has launched a parking reservation service that allows customers to find, book, and pay for parking spaces directly through its app. Announced on November 9, 2026, the service follows Uber’s acquisition of SpotHero earlier this year and will initially be available in 15 major U.S. cities.
The acquisition, announced in February, gives Uber access to approximately 13,000 parking garages, lots, and valet services across more than 400 cities. While the initial rollout targets commuters driving their own vehicles, Uber also plans to use the parking network to support its autonomous vehicle operations.
Uber Parking Offers Reservations and Upfront Pricing
Uber Parking allows customers to search for available spaces by entering their destination, preferred date, and parking duration. The app displays nearby parking options on an interactive map, with filters for garages, surface lots, self-parking, and valet services.
Customers can compare prices before making a reservation and complete payments using their existing Uber wallet. After booking, drivers can access their reserved spaces through a unique QR code or license plate recognition, depending on the parking facility.
Uber said customers can cancel reservations without charges until their scheduled parking start time. The service is accessible directly from the Uber app’s home screen.
The initial rollout covers Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New York City, Philadelphia, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle, and Washington, D.C.
Uber One Members Receive Parking Rewards
The company is integrating parking reservations into its Uber One membership program, which had more than 55 million members as of September 30, 2026. Eligible subscribers can earn 10% back in Uber credits on qualifying parking reservations.
These credits can subsequently be used for Uber rides and Uber Eats orders, connecting the parking service with the company’s existing transportation and delivery offerings.
During Uber’s third-quarter earnings call, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi identified commuting as one of the company’s largest customer categories. He said offering ride-hailing, commuting passes, and parking reservations would allow Uber to serve customers regardless of whether they choose to drive themselves.
Parking Network Could Support Autonomous Vehicles
Beyond consumer parking reservations, Uber plans to use SpotHero’s network to support autonomous vehicle companies operating through its platform. Parking facilities could serve as staging areas where robotaxis wait between passenger trips or prepare for their next assignments.
The company believes dedicated parking locations could help reduce traffic congestion and deadheading, which occurs when vehicles travel without carrying passengers or cargo. These facilities could become increasingly relevant as Uber expands partnerships with autonomous driving companies.
Uber has been developing a wider range of services within its app, including food and grocery delivery, package transportation, car rentals, hotel bookings, public transit connections, and robotaxi rides.
The company has not announced when Uber Parking will expand beyond the initial 15 cities or provided a timeline for integrating SpotHero locations into autonomous vehicle operations.
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