Uber is taking a significant step in the travel sector by announcing its innovative hotel booking feature. With this feature revealed at the company's Go-Get event, users will be able to access over 700,000 hotels worldwide thanks to a partnership with Expedia Group.
Special offers are available for Uber One subscribers. Reservations made through the app will receive a 20% discount on 10,000 continuously updated hotels. Additionally, users will receive a 10% Uber Credit rebate on all bookings.
Dara Khosrowshahi emphasized in his statement that Uber is no longer just a ride-hailing app. Khosrowshahi noted that Uber has become a platform that everyone can rely on.
We are no longer just a ride-hailing app; Uber is an indispensable place for everything.
Praveen Neppalli Naga stated that in addition to hotel bookings, they are developing new AI-powered voice booking features and comprehensive search tools. He mentioned that the transition process for such innovations has significantly accelerated.
New Travel Mode
The travel mode introduced at the Go-Get event provides users with guidance filled with tourist spots and local recommendations. It also includes practical information such as a list of forgotten items.
AI-Powered Features
Uber has also developed a new feature called “Eats for the Way,” allowing users to order drinks or snacks for their waiting drivers. Additionally, with the “Shop for Me” system, customers can request the products they want.
Moreover, with AI-powered search features, users can summon rides using voice commands. For example, when wanting to get a ride to the airport, the system can automatically carry out this process.