Google just made booking your cab way more simple. Earlier Google Maps got an update with information for ride services from Ola and Uber in addition to the car, transit, or walking. So when you’re heading out to any destination, be it going to work or meeting a friend for dinner, you can easily compare your options to find the fastest way there, without having to open multiple apps.
Today booking a Cab, be it an Ola or Uber just got way easier as you’re able to pull up the same menu of ride service options straight from the Google Search app or your mobile search browser. You Just need to ask for directions to a place, and you’ll see a tab for ride services with fare estimates and pick up times if a car is available near you. Or you can say for instance “Taxi to Bangalore airport” or more specifically “Uber to Bangalore airport” or “Ola to Bangalore airport”. Select a service, and google will take you directly to the respective app to book your ride with one tap. If you don’t have the app installed, Google will give you a link to an app store where you can install.
Sanket Gupta, Program Manager, Google said, “Choosing the best transit option can be a task at times, our aim is to help users simplify their everyday travel. With this, users will be able to order, explore and make quick comparisons about the best-estimated taxi fare directly from Google Search results on their mobile”
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