Uber, known for revolutionizing transportation, food delivery, and logistics, is now set to streamline yet another aspect of daily life – package returns. Building on the success of Uber Connect, which simplified local item delivery, the company is introducing a new feature called “Return a Package.”

This new addition aims to alleviate the inconvenience of returning packages by allowing users to schedule a courier to pick up their prepaid and sealed parcels, up to five at a time, and deliver them to a local post office, UPS, or FedEx. The process is designed to be hassle-free, eliminating the need for a time-consuming trip to the post office.

Uber users will have access to real-time tracking, ensuring transparency and peace of mind throughout the return journey. Upon completion of the drop-off, customers will receive a visual confirmation or a photo of the receipt from the courier.

The cost of this service is set at a flat fee of $5 per package return, but Uber One members can enjoy a reduced rate of just $3, making it an affordable and convenient option for frequent users.

“Return a Package” is now available in over 4,950 cities across the United States, including major urban centers like Austin, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, San Francisco, and Washington DC, ensuring widespread accessibility for users.

Uber’s decision to expand into package returns is informed by recent research from the National Retail Federation, which revealed that 79% of shoppers under 30 find mail returns to be somewhat or very annoying. As the holiday season approaches, the need for efficient and convenient returns solutions becomes even more apparent, especially when gifts don’t quite hit the mark.

With “Return a Package,” Uber aims to simplify the returns process, saving users time, effort, and helping them get closer to receiving refunds for their unwanted or incorrectly received items. As the company continues to evolve, it appears that no facet of modern life is beyond Uber’s mission to enhance convenience and efficiency.