Uber told MailOnline it expects to announce the deCarta deal ' later this week ' Mapping technology will be used to boost the cab service 's current offerings . will give it independence from Google , on whose maps it service relies . this bolsters rumours Uber is serious about building an autonomous car . Californian firm is said to have built a research vehicle in Pittsburgh with the intention of creating a self - driving car .
Uber told MailOnline it expects to close the deCarta deal 'later this week ' Mapping service will be used to boost the cab service 's current offerings . May give it independence from Google , on whose maps it service relies . Deal bolsters rumours Uber is serious about building an autonomous car . Californian firm is said to have built a research centre in Pittsburgh with the intention of creating a self-driving car .