The new feature of Uber Pet will be available starting October 16th in select cities, including Austin, Denver, Nashville, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Tampa Bay, The Verge notes.

Uber is reportedly experimenting with a new feature that makes it easier for the drivers to find out whether the riders are bringing a pet along for the ride.
Called Uber Pet, the new feature will be available starting October 16th in select cities, including Austin, Denver, Nashville, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Philadelphia, Phoenix, and Tampa Bay, The Verge notes.
The feature is aimed at reducing cancellations over surprise addition of the pets to a ride. Customers can now select Uber Pet from the list before selecting a ride, which will add an extra USD 3 to USD 5 to their overall bill. (ANI)
‘Uber Pet’ Will Let Drivers Know Your Furry Friend Is Coming Too https://t.co/x4qvtnOMvS pic.twitter.com/dU5QWYpOcW
— Joanna D Foss (@joannadfoss1) October 10, 2019
Uber announced a new feature today, allowing you to travel with a pet. Which pet makes the best travel companion?
— Cheddar (@cheddar) October 9, 2019
Uber’s new feature to alert driver of pet passengers https://t.co/JQEzQdOOiJ pic.twitter.com/fsq3LN2QJO
— 2 Works for You (@KJRH2HD) October 10, 2019
