Now you can coordinate your Saturday night plans and order up a ride to the selected spot right from the same app — Facebook Messenger.
The social network is testing a new Messenger feature that lets you request an Uber without leaving your conversation. At this point, it's only available to select users in the locations where Uber operates in the U.S., but Facebook plans to expand it to more countries and announce other transportation partners (like Lyft, perhaps) in the future.
"It's super easy and doesn't take you away from the plans that you're making with your friends or family," Facebook Product Manager Seth Rosenberg wrote in a blog post.
To try it out, just download the latest version of Messenger. Then, from within a conversation, tap the "more" menu and choose Transportation. You can also search directly for Uber and tap the car icon to request a ride.
"From there, you'll receive updates on your driver's status and notify your friends that you've called a ride," Rosenberg wrote. "With the ability to request, track and pay for a ride in Messenger, we're making transportation as simple as sending a message."
Best of all, you'll get a free ride (up to $20) the first time you use this feature with Uber. To claim your free ride, just link your existing Uber account or set one up within Messenger and request a ride. All driver status updates and payment receipts will be delivered to a private conversation between you and Uber.
"With everything in one place, you can seamlessly keep track of your ride and payment history," Rosenberg wrote.
Facebook has been busy as of late cramming features into its Messenger app, including video calls, GIFs, and the ability to send money to other people.