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Ah, Uber took money from Google Ventures, that's why Uber is listed as an option in my Google Maps app.
by flashman 11y ago
Ah, Uber took money from Google Ventures, that's why Uber is listed as an option in my Google Maps app.
- pbreit 11y agoPerhaps it's because Uber is the only service with such an offering?
- rock_hard 11y agoAccording to the folks in charge is unrelated.
- xux 11y agoOr maybe they're the largest ride-sharing platform?
- sguha 11y agoGoogle Now integrates with Lyft instead of Uber, so it's not necessarily consistent across Google products http://insidesearch.blogspot.com/2015/01/google-app-update-get-now-cards-from.html http://insidesearch.blogspot.com/2015/01/google-app-update-g...
- cperciva 11y agoUber started showing up in Google Maps on my phone when I installed the Uber app on my phone. I just assumed there was an interface whereby apps could tell Google Maps "I can get people places".
- flashman 11y agoI don't have any ride-sharing apps installed. Uber just showed up as an option in the directions section below car, walking and public transport, along with an estimated fare cost and 'first ride is free' offer.
- jon-wood 11y agoI can't find the details now, but I'm sure I once saw an API provided by Maps on Android which allows any app to register itself as capable of providing directions or transit information.