Uber Expands into Hotel Bookings with Help from AI
Uber has just announced that its customers in the United States can now book hotels directly through the app. This new feature is part of a series of updates that push the company beyond its original ride-hailing purpose. At launch, users will have access to over 700,000 hotels worldwide thanks to a partnership with Expedia Group, a company led by Uber's CEO Dara Khosrowshahi for 12 years. Vacation rental inventory from startup Vrbo will also be added to the app later this year. The hotel booking feature is not the only new update from Uber. The company has also introduced a travel mode that provides users with guides to tourist hotspots, local favorites, and other helpful information for their trips. Additionally, Uber has launched a feature called "Eats for the Way," which allows customers to order a drink or snack that will be waiting for them in their Uber Black vehicle. These updates are part of Uber's efforts to become a one-stop-shop for all its users...