Uber plans to reduce its dependence on Google Maps thanks to Nokia Here

Back in April , a note was published on Megamind that Uber plans to acquire the Nokia Here mapping service. Now there is a confirmation of this information: Uber really plans to buy Nokia Here to reduce its dependence on Google Maps. Earlier, the Finnish company Nokia announced the possible sale of Here in order to focus on its current business, Itworld writes . This announcement was made by Nokia’s management on the same day that the company's plans to buy Alcatel-Lucent became known.

Uber has already made an offer to Nokia, announcing its readiness to pay for Nokia Here $ 3 billion. Approximately the same amount is offered by German automakers, including BMW, Audi and Mercedes-Benz. A similar proposal was made by the Chinese company Baidu.

Currently, Uber depends on Google Maps, Apple and other map services. In March, the company announced its intention to acquire deCarta, a developer of the geoinformation service of the same name, headquartered in San Jose, California. This service may be useful for UberPool clients.
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In February, the management of Uber also entered into an agreement with Carnegie Mellon University to research and develop technologies for the delivery of goods and passengers, with a focus on the geographic information component, vehicle safety and autonomy. This is where Google is traditionally strong.

Note that the venture division of the corporation, Google Ventures, is an investor in Uber.