Carplay: Apple CarPlay comes to Uber driver app: How will it work

Apple originally launched CarPlay as “iOS in the Car” as part of iOS 7. The Cupertino-based tech giant then rebranded the vehicle platform as CarPlay soon after. This Apple product is used by major car manufacturers. With CarPlay, car owners can use their vehicle’s head unit as a display and a controller for an iOS device. According to a report by TechCrunch, cab-hailing service Uber will be integrating its driver app with Apple CarPlay. The report suggests that Uber has sent an email to its drivers announcing the new change. With this adoption, Uber drivers who have an iPhone will soon be able to use the Uber app directly from their car’s dashboard while using Apple’s CarPlay.
Apple CarPlay comes to Uber driver app: Availability
Uber driver apps’ CarPlay integration will be initially rolled out to drivers across the US. All Uber drivers in the US are expected to have access to CarPlay by the end of the month.
Apple CarPlay comes to Uber driver app: How will it work
Integrating CarPlay into the Uber app will save drivers from the hassle of switching between their phone and car’s display, or even between apps. CarPlay will not only help Uber drivers with navigation but will also help them to view and accept trips along with adding rides to their queue.

CarPlay will be advantageous for drivers as it will offer access to a bigger screen. The bigger display will make it easier for the drivers to view the features of Uber’s navigation system. This includes the heat or surge maps which show the places where demand for Uber is high along with more routes and the sides of streets.
How to setup CarPlay on the Uber driver app
As per the company’s mail, to connect the Uber driver app to CarPlay drivers have to follow a few simple steps. First, open the Uber driver app on your iPhone and tap on the ‘Go’ option to go online. Then connect your iPhone to your car either through a cable or wirelessly. Once connected you can access CarPlay on your vehicle.