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Google preparing to launch app-based taxi service

Bengaluru: Google is preparing to offer its own ride-hailing service, putting it in direct competition with Uber, Bloomberg News reported, citing a person close to Uber's board.


Google is one of the biggest investors in Uber. David Drummond, Google's chief legal officer and a member of Uber's board, has informed the app-based ride service of Google's plans,.....The source also said Uber's board was weighing whether to ask Drummond to resign, Bloomberg reported.Neither Uber nor Google were available for comment.Uber executives have been made privy to screenshots of Google's ride-sharing app, which is currently being used by Google's employees, Bloomberg reported. .

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