Uber is releasing a new developer tool aimed at making it easier to incorporate its service into third-party apps. Starting today, the company is making an official Uber Ride Request Button available. Any app can now easily incorporate this client-side mechanism that, when tapped, will request an Uber to take you to your destination. The feature was first introduced in September of last year and has since been rolled out across all major platforms. One catch is that Uber’s policy bans developers from also integrating hooks into any other competing car service, like Lyft.
Uber is releasing a new developer tool aimed at making it easier to incorporate its service into third-party apps. Starting today, the company is making an official Uber Ride Request Button available. Any app can now easily incorporate this client-side mechanism that, when tapped, will request an Uber to take you to your destination. For instance, you look up a restaurant and tap on a button next to the venue details to order a cab straight to that address. One catch is that Uber’s policy bans developers from also integrating hooks into any other competing car service, like Lyft.