Book Uber and Ola Cabs with Newly Introduced Google Maps' Tab
BENGALURU: The launch of the Ola cab services has turned out to be a boon for most of the commuters in the country seeking a hassle free mode of transport. Gone are the days when people had to negotiate with cab drivers on the settlements of the taxi fare. A new feature from Google maps now allows tracking of an Ola ride available in the vicinity from the Google maps app itself.
The Ola cab app utilizes GPS technology to detect nearby rides and enables customers to book the rides from the app. Post booking a ride, a GPS enabled handset installed in every cab and rickshaw registered with Ola is used to track the ride and the distance covered for a particular trip. The app also allows commuters to provide instant feedback post completion of the ride. A dedicated tab with information on cab services has been introduced in Google Maps to facilitate easy booking of a cab. Users can see an additional tab in the Google maps app at the time of entering the destination which allows them to choose between and Ola and Uber.
The feature is currently being rolled out on Android and will soon be available on iOS as well. Users who have already installed the Ola or Uber app have the option to procure fare estimates, available cars and pick up time before the onset of a ride. Ola users will be able to choose from Ola Mini, Ola Micro and Ola Sedan whereas Uber users can opt from uberGO and uberX services. Post selection of a service, Google maps directs the user to the respective apps for booking a cab.
The current update from Google shows cab service providers across five countries that includes Ola, Uber cabs in India, 99Taxis in Brazil, mytaxi in Germany, Hailo in the UK and Spain, and Gett in the UK. The option to add additional stops in a chosen route while in navigation mode is a new feature from Google that came with the current update. Users can now search for places like gas stations, restaurants, grocery stores and more along a specified route while navigating which ensures quicker pit stops and fewer detours.
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