Parking in Philadelphia? Uber wants to make that easier, too

Philadelphia Parking in Philadelphia? Uber wants to make that easier, too Uber isn't just about catching a ride anymore. A new feature will let drivers in Philadelphia reserve and pay for parking spots. By Cherise Lynch • Published 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago Uber wants to make your next parking headache a thing of the past. The ride-hailing company is launching a new feature that will allow customers to reserve and pay for parking spots in major U.S. cities , including Philadelphia. Stream Philadelphia News for free, 24/7, wherever you are with NBC10. WATCH HERE The move comes after Uber purchased the parking app SpotHero earlier this year. The acquisition gives Uber access to a network of approximately 13,000 parking garages, lots and valet services across more than 400 cities. Uber says the parking service will initially launch in 15 cities, with the City of Brotherly Love among the first to get access. Other cities include Chicago, Nashville,  San Francisco, Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Dallas, Denver, Los Angeles, Miami, New York City, San Diego, Seattle, and Washington DC. The company's parking plans could eventually go beyond helping drivers snag a spot. Uber said those parking locations could one day serve as staging areas for self-driving cars. Amazon Nov 5 Amazon Prime Members can now get free deliveries from Uber Eats Food & Drink Oct 23 This family-run restaurant is No. 1 in the world for Uber Eats deliveries. It fills 1,500 orders a day How does Uber parking work? When you open the Uber app, tap the new "Parking" icon and enter your destination, select the date and time you need parking. Then you will be able to explore available parking options through an interactive map and see pricing. This article tagged under: Philadelphia