There are a few internal sources Uber could be getting its mapping data from[1][2] These acquisitions came around the time Uber was pivoting into a logistics c

There are a few internal sources Uber could be getting its mapping data from[1][2] These acquisitions came around the time Uber was pivoting into a logistics company. It wouldn't be too surprising if they had a pretty rich 3d map dataset of a few test cities. Especially if they had deployed autonomous cars in them. [1] https://www.denverpost.com/2015/06/29/uber-buys-boulder-bing-operations-to-shore-up-mapping-capabilities/ https://www.denverpost.com/2015/06/29/uber-buys-boulder-bing... [2] https://www.theverge.com/2015/3/3/8145035/ubers-first-confirmed-acquisition-is-a-mapping-company https://www.theverge.com/2015/3/3/8145035/ubers-first-confir...