Uber launches parking service following SpotHero acquisition, with an eye on robotaxis

The service arrives about nine months after Uber acquired SpotHero, a deal announced in February that gave Uber access to a network of 13,000 garages, lots, and valet services across more than 400 cities.

The feature works through a new “Parking” icon in the Uber app. Users see an interactive map with upfront prices and arrival times, then filter by self-park or valet, outdoor lot or garage, and whether staff are on-site. After entering vehicle details and a license plate, drivers can enter certain lots using a QR code on their phone or through automatic license plate scanning. Reservations can be extended in the app or canceled for free up until the start time.

Uber Parking is launching in 15 initial markets: Chicago, New York City, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Washington D.C., Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Denver, Miami, Nashville, Philadelphia, San Diego, and Seattle. Uber says it will eventually roll the feature out to SpotHero’s existing 400-city footprint.

The company is also tying the service to its robotaxi ambitions. Uber works with over 30 autonomous vehicle partners across multiple cities, and it plans to use the 13,000-plus parking facilities as urban holding pens and waiting areas for driverless robotaxis. Uber says stashing autonomous fleets off the street when demand dips helps keep empty cars from aimlessly circling city blocks, cutting down on traffic, emissions, and wear on the vehicles.

Uber One subscribers can earn 10 percent back on parking reservations as account credits within 24 hours, which can then be spent on rides or Uber Eats deliveries. Uber says its subscription service has grown to more than 55 million members across 47 countries as of late 2026, while TechCrunch reported more than 55 million members as of September 30.

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi framed the move around commuters during Uber’s third-quarter earnings call earlier this month. “Commute is one of our largest categories,” he said. “And to be able to offer commuters an Uber to work, a pass to avoid surge, and parking if they want it when they want to drive is a great example of us building out our inventory of services to the commuter who is a top customer for us.”