Free staging area for Uber drivers to begin downtown

Downtown garage being used for an Uber staging area
Downtown garage Photo credit City of Las Vegas

Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - The city of Las Vegas announced it will offer an Uber staging area at the City Hall parking garage on 500 S. Main St., near both the Fremont East Entertainment and the Arts districts.

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The garage is located between the Fremont Street Experience and Fremont East corridors on the north and the 18b Las Vegas Arts District to the south.

The program is designed to reduce traffic and curbside congestion and allow certified Uber drivers a free place to wait for a ride request, as well as restroom and Wi-Fi access.

Drivers with Uber can access the staging area by providing verification of their status and downloading an app that will enable them to enter the garage. The program gives drivers a place to wait for a ride request, use a restroom or connect to Wi-Fi services

Featured Image Photo Credit: City of Las Vegas