You Can Now Call an Uber in Facebook Messenger

Need an Uber? Just send a message. Uber and Facebook said today that US users of Facebook Messenger can now sign up for the car-hailing service and request a ride, all without leaving a conversation or downloading the Uber app.

In a group chat, users get an alert that you’ve ordered a ride, and if you wish, you can share a map of your ride location—so your friends or coworkers are sure you’re really on your way to dinner or that crucial business meeting. Meanwhile, ride status updates and receipts are delivered to you in a private chat message from Uber.