Google Maps adds a Taxi tab as it branches out from just Uber

Mar15

by Sindy Cator on March 15, 2016 at 5:10 pm

Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

Google first introduced price estimates for Uber rides way back in 2014, and while it’s a useful option if you’re running late to a meeting, the lack of other services can be limiting That’s partly changing today, as the company is adding estimates for several more services: 99Taxis in Brazil, Ola Cabs in India, Hailo in the UK and Spain, Mytaxi in Germany and Spain and Gett in the UK. You’ll need to be in one of the above locations and have the provider’s app installed in order to see the estimate. These options will live under a new ride services tab,…