There is a slew of new features now on Uber Eats, one allowing you to book tables at restaurants and the other letting you to save more money when you order. Read on to find out!
Book restaurant tables via Uber Eats
Uber Eats is the enemy of dine-ins, but not anymore, especially when the platform announced it has a new feature wherein customers can book restaurant tables right via the Uber Eats app, together with a ride to the restaurant via Uber, of course.
This feature, the Dine Out section on the app, is devoted to in-person dining. It will be fully live this autumn and will also offer deals and reservations at nearby restaurants, plus the chance to schedule your Uber ride to your chosen restaurant, all via the Uber Eats app. No need to move from Uber Eats to Uber.
This new feature is credited to Uber’s partnership with OpenTable. OpenTable is a real-time Internet booking network for fine dining and more, where you may also read restaurant reviews from other diners and earn points toward free meals.
OpenTable will empower the reservations on Uber Eats. There is also reportedly a cross-functionality between the apps.
Other features
Also, OpenTable members can use their loyalty points on Uber Eats and Uber. VIPs on OpenTable or those who have booked 12 reservations over the course of a year will likewise get a free six-month trial of Uber’s premium membership service, Uber One.
Meanwhile, members at Uber One will gain special access to tables at hot restaurants on the Uber Eats platform.
Through this strategy, Uber Eats can capture more dining occasions above and beyond just deliveries and takeout meals, while also driving revenue for Uber. Why did they think of this just now?
Plus, there are also new features for commuters, accessible via the Commute Hub on the app. It will launch this summer.
Furthermore, Uber will also offer price lock and bulk-ride purchases soon, allowing users to save money when they frequently book the same rides, such as commuting to school and work.
Then, there’s also the Route Share feature, which will be accessible in weekday commute hours, allowing users to walk for a few minutes to meet at a common pickup location, get a ride with up to two other people, and walk another short distance before you get dropped off. It is still convenient.
“Mornings can be unpredictable, but your commute doesn’t have to be. Route Share offers consistent and frequent pickup options along direct routes during commute hours,” Uber stated. “With multiple routes and pickup times [daily], we’re making your commute more simple, efficient, and wallet-friendly.”
Additionally, there’s also the Savings Slider feature this year in the United States and Canada, which will let users select comparison-shop on a specific grocery list and be presented with cheaper options than the products they’ve chosen.
Lastly, Uber Eats has also inked a deal with Germany’s Volkswagen, while Uber offers shared rides in Volkswagen’s ID. These autonomous EVs by Buzz will ply the road in Los Angeles in early 2026. Rides will also start next year.