Ola ditches Google Maps and launches its navigation app: Ola Maps.
In a cost-saving move and a push for technological independence, Ola has transitioned away from Google Maps and Microsoft Azure. They’ve developed their mapping solution, Ola Maps, eliminating the Rs 100 crore they previously spent on Google Maps. This follows their recent departure from Azure, suggesting Ola’s growing self-reliance in core technologies.
Following last month’s departure from Azure, Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal announced they’ve also switched to their mapping platform, Ola Maps. This move eliminates the Rs 100 crore yearly cost associated with Google Maps. Aggarwal encouraged users to update their Ola app and hinted at upcoming features like street view, 3D maps, and drone imagery. He also mentioned that developers can integrate these Maps into their apps via the Krutrim Cloud API. This shift promises a more feature-rich and immersive mapping experience for users.
Teasing the tech behind Maps: Are you eager to learn how Ola built its maps? Look out for a detailed blog post from Aggarwal this weekend. It’ll dissect the in-house development of these Maps alongside the utilization of open-source resources, offering a deep dive for tech enthusiasts.
Ola’s Bold Move Towards Self-Sufficiency: Ola’s transition from Google Maps and Azure to their very own marks a significant milestone. This move not only translates to substantial cost savings (Rs 100 crore annually!) but also showcases Ola’s growing technological prowess.
Exciting Future for These Maps: With the promise of upcoming features like street view and 3D maps, along with the Krutrim Cloud API enabling developer integration, these one is poised for an exciting future. This shift towards in-house technology bodes well for a more enhanced and user-friendly experience with Ola’s services.
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Ola’s switch to Ola Maps underscores their dedication to in-house development, aiming for better services and reduced costs. As features roll out and transparency increases, this looks poised to become a central pillar of its technology suite.
