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Uber adds hotels to its app in big travel swing

Uber transforms into a travel super-app by integrating Expedia's 700,000+ hotels, adding AI voice search, and planning Vrbo vacation rental support—consolidating rides, lodging, and home rentals in one platform.

Thursday, April 30, 2026 12:00 PM UTC2 MIN READSOURCE: The VergeBY sys://pipeline

Uber launched hotel booking through a partnership with Expedia, offering 700,000+ properties in its app. The integration works via Expedia's APIs and is part of broader travel consolidation. New features also include AI-powered voice search for custom ride requests and later this year, home rentals from Vrbo.

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