Google Maps goes beyond directions, adds taxi service tab

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Google on Wednesday announced to include a new taxi-hailing tab in its Maps service. The new section in the Google Maps app will show tariffs and riding options from the nearest available cab services.
The tab will be visible on the navigation page. The users who are looking for a cab service in major cities in India, will be able to choose from available cab services. Apart from Uber which is already working with Google Maps since Uber's launch in 2014, Google has partnered with Ola cabs in India.
If the cab service app is already installed, users can also see the fare estimates and pick up times then. Uber users will be able to choose from uberGO and uberX services, while Ola customers can choose from Ola Mini, Ola Micro and Ola Sedan options. Once the user selects a service, he will be directed straight to the Uber or Ola app where he can request for the ride with one tap.
 The service has been launched for Android and will be soon coming for other platforms. 
Launched in 2005, Google Maps has come a long way from being a simple desktop web mapping service to an app that can be seen on almost every smartphone today. 
In the recent past, Google has updated its map service by introducing several features such as real-time traffic updates and street view. Seeing the spotty internet connection and pricey data charges, the company last year announced that its maps will also be available offline. 
In late 2014, company launched Google Underwater Street View, including 2,300 km of the Australian Great Barrier Reef in 3D. The images are taken by special cameras which turn 360 degrees and shoot in every 3 seconds. Since then Google Street View has mapped several locations in India like Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Humayun's Tomb, ruins of Sarnath and Gateway of India.

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