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Uber wants to park your car now, too

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Uber announced the launch of Uber Parking, a native in-app reservation feature that allows drivers to find, book, and pay for garage and lot spaces ahead of time. The new feature is a result of Uber’s recent acquisition of SpotHero , integrating a network of over 13,000 facilities across more than 400 cities into the company’s platform.

The new feature works by tapping the new “Parking” icon in the Uber app to view an interactive map with upfront prices and arrival times. You can filter spots by self-park or valet, outdoor lot or garage, and whether staff are on-site. The app will prompt you to enter your vehicle details and license plate, after which can enter certain lots using a QR code on your phone or through an automatic license plate scan. If your plans change, you can extend your time directly in the app or cancel for free right up until your reservation starts.

Uber One subscribers can earn 10 percent back on parking reservations as account credits within 24 hours.…

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