Google Maps simplifies parking with in-app booking

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• Google has partnered with SpotHero to allow users to find and reserve parking spots directly through Google Maps and Search.
• Users will be able to reserve parking spots through the new “Book Online” button.
• The service is available in 300 cities across the US and Canada.

Google Maps is great at directing users to their destination. But what if you could also use the app to secure a parking spot when you arrive at the location? This has now become a reality with Google Maps adding SpotHero integration.

Today, SpotHero, a service that allows users to find and reserve parking spaces online, announced that it has entered into a partnership with Google. The company’s service will now be integrated directly into Google Maps and Search.




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