Lyft users can now search, reserve and pay for parking through the app in US cities, reports the San Francisco Chronicle. Drivers can access the new Lyft Parking feature by tapping the steering wheel icon in the lower-right corner of the Lyft app, according to Lyft .’s website.
The parking reservation feature is powered by a partnership between Lyft and SpotHero, a Chicago-based parking company, and is available through both the iOS and Android versions of the Lyft app.
The SpotHero service is available in over 300 cities in the US and Canada but it’s unclear which cities are covered by the Lyft integration. Lyft only says that “Lyft Parking is currently available in select US markets.”
A demonstration of the new parking feature shows available parking spaces marked on a map with clearly labeled prices, just like an online hotel reservation. Users can search for available space at their final destination, then follow the instructions in the app and scan a QR code to reserve it. Those who want to use the feature will need to add their license plate and other car details to the app.