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Google Adds Lyft, Gett Fare Estimates to Maps

Now you can easily compare prices without having to download and open a bunch of different apps.

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About to order up an Uber, but curious if Lyft or another ride-sharing service is cheaper? Google can help you with that.

In March, the Web giant added a ride services tab to Maps offering Uber fare estimates and pickup times, and now it's showing two more options for those in the US: Lyft and Gett. This means you'll easily be able to compare prices without having to download and open a bunch of different apps.

Ride-sharing options on Google Maps"Say you're looking to get from the High Line to Times Square in Manhattan," Google Maps Senior Product Manager Sara Torti wrote in a Thursday blog post. When you type these locations into the Google Maps app, you'll see the ride services tap appear alongside driving, transit, and walking directions.

"Just tap the [ride services] icon and you'll find fare estimates and pick-up times from multiple ride service partners, depending on driver availability," Torti wrote. "We'll also show various types of services offered by each partner — for instance Lyft may also show options for a Lyft Line ride."

Ride options from Lyft will soon begin appearing across the US, while Gett will only show availability within NYC for now. The ride services tab updates automatically, based on driver availability, estimated fare, and estimated time of arrival.

To book a ride, it appears you'll need to have the app installed.

The new additions come after Google last month launched multi-stop directions for Maps on iOS and some new offline features on Android. The multi-stop feature, also available on Android, lets you enter numerous destinations for just one trip.

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Angela Moscaritolo

Angela Moscaritolo

Managing Editor, Consumer Electronics

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I'm PCMag's managing editor for consumer electronics, overseeing an experienced team of analysts covering smart home, home entertainment, wearables, fitness and health tech, and various other product categories. I have been with PCMag for more than 10 years, and in that time have written more than 6,000 articles and reviews for the site. I previously served as an analyst focused on smart home and wearable devices, and before that I was a reporter covering consumer tech news. I'm also a yoga instructor, and have been actively teaching group and private classes for nearly a decade. 

Prior to joining PCMag, I was a reporter for SC Magazine, focusing on hackers and computer security. I earned a BS in journalism from West Virginia University, and started my career writing for newspapers in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.

The Technology I Use

My little Florida beach bungalow is brimming with smart home tech. I have a smart speaker or display in every room, allowing me to control other connected devices by voice. The Nest Hub on my bedside table lets me set wake-up alarms, control my smart light bulbs, and set the temperature on my smart thermostat. I use the Amazon Echo Show 8 on my kitchen counter to browse recipes, reorder protein powder, check the weather, and watch the news while I do dishes. 

Because I suffer from allergies, air purifiers are essential. My favorite model is the Dyson Purifier Cool TP07, which doubles as a fan and continuously sends indoor pollution data to its companion mobile app. 

My pitbull Bradley sheds, so a good robot vacuum is a must. I currently use a premium Ecovacs Deebot that can both vacuum and mop, empty its own dustbin, and wash its own mop cloth. 

For fitness, I like to mix up my routine with cycling, indoor rowing, running, and strength training in addition to yoga. I take classes on the Tonal 2 smart strength training machine, I row indoors on an Aviron machine, and track my beach runs with an Apple Watch while listening to music on my Apple AirPods Pro. On the weekends, I love riding e-bikes like the rugged, beach-friendly Aventon Aventure for fun and fitness.

My job involves a lot of virtual meetings, so a quality webcam, microphone, and ring light are important. I use the Jabra PanaCast 20 webcam, the Elgato Wave: 3 microphone, and a Yesker tripod ring light. 

As for my preferred phone platform, I'm an iPhone person, but I've also extensively used Android for product testing.

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