Open Uber's app and you'll see options to hail a car, order some food, or go grocery shopping. And starting today, you'll see something new: hotels.
In a major expansion into the world of travel accommodations, Uber says that it's adding the ability to book and pay for a hotel room to its app. The news was announced at the company's annual Go/Get product event, at which the company also unveiled several other travel-oriented features.
Hotel reservations would be one of the biggest swings in Uber's recent history. But it's also something that's been on the company's radar for quite a while. Uber says its working in partnership with Expedi …
This article was originally published by The Verge and written by Andrew J. Hawkins.
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