Uber has announced that it is developing 3D maps of Singapore using an Uber vehicle with cameras and mapping equipment attached . The ride - hailing business wants to use the data in developing autonomous vehicles , which will need more precise information than human maps , especially about start - up and drop - off points . The maps will also enable Uber to better understand traffic patterns . Currently ##ber relies heavily upon Google Maps , but has so far invested $ 500 million in developing its own system . Uber now has cars mapping roads across five continents .
Uber has announced that it is developing 3D maps of Singapore using an Uber vehicle with cameras and mapping equipment attached. The ride-hailing business wants to use the data in developing autonomous vehicles, which will need more precise information than human drivers, especially about pick-up and drop-off points. The data will also help Uber to better understand traffic patterns. Currently Uber relies heavily upon Google Maps, but has so far invested $500m in developing its own system. Uber now has cars mapping roads across five continents.