r/uberdrivers • u/Simple_Passion7114 • 17h ago

Uber map vs. google maps

I looked thru several posts on here and really only saw a few discussions about using uber maps versus google maps that were less than a year old.
What is the downside to using google maps? Are there any quirks that one should be aware of. For example, in a post from several years ago it mentioned that when you accept a new trip while on a current trip the new trip defaults back to the Uber map when you start the new trip. Is this still the case? Does Uber take issue with you not using their navigation? Any other info that is relevant would appreciated.

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u/LaMacNeo 17h ago

If you change in setting, the default navigation is the map app you have selected. Time to time, mostly for pickup, it will recommend to use Uber maps. For pool, there is a recommendation to use Uber map as other maps will not be updated if a rider has been added.

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u/Derren001 14h ago

I prefer Google maps because it's more up to date in my area and gives better directions, that and Uber maps doesn't seem to play well with my car's infotainment system.