[salimmadjd]

When google announced Uber integration in their maps, I called it a trojan horse [1] Basically making maps the interface for ride sharing and then adding their own service on top.

[1] https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=7705706

[eli]

I'd assumed that integration was more about learning Uber's fleet size at different times, how long people are willing to wait for a car, what locations they request from, etc.

[minthd]

I'm sure UBER injects noise into their map requests, and since many drivers use an iPhone , It's hard for Google to filter that noise.

[shostack]

Genius and ruthless business move on their part if that was indeed the case.