NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Employees at JPMorgan Chase (JPM) - Get Report may be willing to put in few extra hours at the office.

The bank announced on Tuesday that it is allowing employees to expense Uber rides for specified work-related travel. Specifically, employees will be using Uber's year old "Uber for Business" platform, which allows riders to seamlessly bill rides to their employer.

They're not alone. According to the Uber Web site, Deutsche Bank (DB) - Get Report and Barclay's (BCS) - Get Report have also been using the service for its employees.

Uber is a San Francisco-based company that allows people to request car service from a mobile app. The service offering differs slightly in different cities but most riders generally travel in a black town car or SUV. During non-peak times, the cost is often comparable to a taxi.

"Allowing our employees to use Uber for business travel just makes sense," Trish Wexler, Chase's chief communications officer said in a statement. "It's cost efficient for the company, and convenient for our employees."

Much of the use is expected to cover employees when they travel or when they have to work late. As what constitutes a late night can vary among industries -- or even departments -- Uber for Business allows employers to set certain parameters so that the service isn't abused. For JPMorgan employees in the New York metro area, that usually means working past 9 p.m., according to a company spokesman.

Fans of Uber like that they don't have to weather the elements when hailing a cab as they are alerted via text message when their driver has arrived. Some riders also feel safer knowing their driver's contact information and having a map track their whereabouts while en route. Who wants a hassle after a late night in the office?

Though there are some people who oppose the service -- most notably taxi drivers who have lost business. The company has also faced controversy for its pricing surge during peak travel times as well as its questionable behavior with competitors.

A spokesman for the bank explained that some employees were already using the service and they wanted to make sure all employees were aware of the perk. Previously employees were able to expense taxi rides or other car services if they worked late.

"Over 70% of the United States is within 10 minutes or less of an Uber, and we look forward to connecting JPMorgan Chase employees with a safe, reliable and affordable ride whenever and wherever they need one," said Emil Michael, SVP of Business at Uber.