The Google Assistant now helps you compare prices and convene an Uber or Lyft.

After yesterday announcing some updates of the Google Assistant user experience, Google is now deploying a new way to book rides with your voice – or at least get the most out of your way. Starting this week, you'll be able to say "Hey Google, book a ride to" or "Hey Google, get me a taxi to" your destination.

The wizard will then respond by indicating the estimated prices and the current waiting times for Uber, Lyft, Ola, Grab, GO-JEK and "and many other" applications of this type, according to Google. You can avoid the longer list and specify your preferred service by using its name when requesting the trip. It works on Android, iPhone, Google Home and all other smart speakers with a wizard. Smart screen support is coming soon.

Previously, Assistant would refer you to Google Maps for this information because it already lists these price estimates for the services. Now, it's essentially about finding the same information directly in the wizard window.

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But in the end, you will always have to take out your phone to finalize your work and head to a car through the respective application of that company.

Google states that new travel requests will be available "first in English and in all countries where one of our Supported Support Services Partners is active. We plan to expand our work to more languages ​​in the coming months. "

Alexa's voice assistant Alexa also supports Uber recognition and allows you to summon a car without asking for confirmation with your smartphone. But criticisms of the effectiveness of skills are rather mixed.

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