From Rides to Rooms: Uber Launches Hotel Bookings in "Everything App" Pivot

CEO Dara Khosrowshahi declares Uber an "app for everything" as the company integrates 700,000 hotel properties and announces upcoming AI meal planning features.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 30, 2026, 5:08 AM EDT

Source: RNZ Pacific

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The new hotel booking tool is designed to feel familiar to seasoned travelers, utilizing the existing payment infrastructure already saved in the Uber app.

Search and Discovery: Users can search for accommodations via maps and apply filters for price, guest ratings, and specific amenities.

Expansion Plans: The partnership with Expedia is expected to eventually include short-term rentals from the Vrbo platform, placing Uber in direct competition with Airbnb.

CEO Vision: Dara Khosrowshahi emphasized that the company is no longer a collection of separate services, stating, "Uber is now an app for everything."

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