Uber Expands to Hotel Bookings With Expedia Partnership
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- Uber has introduced a new feature allowing users to book hotel stays directly through its app, in partnership with Expedia Group.
- This move aligns with Uber's strategy to evolve into a super app that offers a wide range of services beyond transportation.
- CEO Dara Khosrowshahi emphasized the goal of providing global convenience by integrating travel-related services into the Uber platform.
- Uber, which started as a ride-hailing service in 2009, has expanded into food, grocery, package delivery, freight, and even helicopter, train, and plane bookings in some regions.
- The hotel booking feature represents a natural extension of Uber’s existing travel and delivery services across its global operations.
