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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, a …

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Amazon is getting back into restaurant delivery with Uber Eats team-up

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Amazon and Uber are teaming up to make Uber Eats the official restaurant delivery partner for Prime subscribers in the US. The news comes as Uber faces a drastically reshaped competitive landscape with the merging of rivals DoorDash and Instacart.

Under the new partnership, Amazon Prime subscribers will get $0 delivery fees on restaurant orders of $25 or more directly through Amazon's app or website - without having to use Uber Eats or even create an account. Essentially, Amazon Prime subscribers who never bothered to sign up for Uber can now order takeout without needing to create an Uber account.

Prime members can order Uber Eats takeo …

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Uber only fulfilled 4 rides from AI agents last quarter

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AI agents won't be stealing Uber's lunch any time soon.

Only four rides were arranged by third-party AI agents during the third quarter of 2026, Uber executives disclosed during an earnings call this morning. The volume of Uber Eats orders fulfilled by AI agents was a little higher, with the company recording "around 500" during the week of Halloween, out of a total 320 million Uber rides and Uber Eats deliveries.

This is the first time that Uber has disclosed the number of third-party AI agents that have arranged deliveries or rides on its platform. With the rise of AI agents like Meta's Muse or OpenAI's Dots, some experts are predictin …

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