Book Uber From Google Maps

Google maps lets you order an uber or a lyft from inside the google maps app.

Book uber from google maps. In addition google announced uber riders can book a ride through the google maps app. Availability within the google map this takes the integration to the next level i e. No reason has been given for removing the functionality however google says you still check routes in google maps and then go request ride from the uber app.

The google maps app for smartphones is updating to include a new tab with ride service options allowing you to view directions and book rides. Without the uber app. It goes so far as to let you sign up for uber from inside the google maps app.

Maps will however show the direction to your destination and also the estimated fare. Back in january last year sara mckinkey senior project manager from google boasted in a blog post that google map users will be able to book uber rides without ever leaving the app even if uber app was not installed. The earlier integration had just enabled location of nearest uber cab i e.

Moreover google maps update also allows for uber rides to look up information about their destination. Once you sign into your existing uber account or create one you can book an uber ride track your driver on the map and connect with your driver all from within the google maps app. However google maps and uber are installed on android and iphone smartphones and these apps work together.

Now you can book uber rides right from google maps. After an uber user logs into their account they can book an uber track the driver on the map and connect with the driver from within the google maps app. Google also added an integration with lyft to ride services in its app in the latest update which is rolling out globally to android and ios.

You will need to go to the uber app separately to book a ride. You can view the price and time of uber options alongside transportation choices. Google will no longer let you book an uber ride directly from google maps.