Google Maps Update: You Can Now Book Uber Rides

Google has announced a New Year gift for users of its Maps app all across the globe. Maps has received a massive upgradation to its ride service mode.
Since its inception Google have always carried on the trend of modifying its Maps app by adding features one after another. By tapping into the Maps app, users can access all kinds of information such as finding a restaurant, locating a particular address, get the walking distance to a destination and more.
Now the latest update to Google Maps will enable riders to book their ride from ride hailing services like Uber, Lyft and more directly from the Maps app.
"Today, we're starting to roll out an updated ride services experience to make it even easier for you to book a ride directly from Google Maps, on both Android and iOS globally," shared Sara McKinley Torti, the Senior Product Manager of Google.

McKinley also revealed that the company is eyeing new integration that will allow users to book a ride, take it and then pay for the concerned trip without leaving the app. This is possible even without the Uber app.
She added that after signing into their existing Uber account users can track their driver, connect with them - all from within the Maps. After starting the journey, riders will get information about their concerned destination as well.

The New Look
Thanks the update, which Google pushed out for the Maps app for iOS and Android on Jan. 12, users will see a lot more ride options.
The updated app will make it easier for the users to access handy information about their destination like menu, hours and more when they're en route.
From now on, users will no longer be required to have the app of a particular ride service provider. The only thing required is an active account.

Now after tapping into the Google Maps ride service mode, users will see a map along with a side-scrolling carousel of ride service options which will include the service options of that particular area like Uber X, Uber Pool or the Uber XL. After choosing any option, the app will reflect the deals that are being offered by the ride service providers.
Google introduced the ride service tab in its Map app in March 2016, which offers Uber Fare, Estimates and Pick Up Times. We reported in September, that Google Apps got updated by including the options of Lyft and Gett.
If Google continues to transform its Maps like it is doing currently, very soon this will become the only app a traveler will require to reach their destination.
The updated Google Maps app is now available for Android from the Google Play store. The iOS app is yet to be updated but you can keep a check on the App Store.
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