article_snippet: a mapping service said the acquisition is designed to ‘fine tune’ Uber’s services that rely on maps - but a mapping service could also help with the development of an autonomous vehicle.
article_snippet: a mapping service said the acquisition is designed to ‘fine tune’ Uber’s services that rely on maps - but a mapping service could also help with the development of an autonomous vehicle .
article_snippet: The accurate navigation technology, for example, could be used to train and test autonomous taxis.
article_snippet: Uber lets consumers use an app to locate a driver and instantly book a ride.
article_snippet: Google Maps software is already integrated into Uber to let users check progress of drivers on drivers way to pick drivers up.
article_snippet: While it may not be as well-known as Google Maps, it technology is extensively used by consumers.
article_snippet: A lot of the functionality that makes the Uber app so reliable, affordable and seamless is based on mapping technologies,' Google Maps said in a statement. '
highlights_snippet: May give MailOnline independence from Google, on whose maps MailOnline service relies .
  