Definition: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Input: News that Uber is acquiring a mapping service has heightened speculation the cab firm is developing its own driverless cars, including the components and software inside. Uber is set to close the deal for San Jose-based firm deCarta 'later this week,' and it would lessen Uber's reliance on Google Maps. The cab service said the acquisition is designed to ‘fine tune’ Uber’s services that rely on maps - but it could also help with the development of an autonomous vehicle. Uber is set to close the deal for San Jose-based firm deCarta 'later this week,' and it would lessen Uber's reliance on Google Maps. The cab service said the acquisition is designed to ‘fine tune’ Uber’s services that rely on maps - but it could also help with the development of an autonomous vehicleUber told MailOnline it expects to close the deCarta deal 'later this week'Mapping service will be used to boost the cab service's current offeringsMay give it independence from Google, on whose maps it service reliesDeal bolsters rumours Uber is serious about building an autonomous carCalifornian firm is said to have built a research centre in Pittsburgh with the intention of creating a self-driving car 
 Question:While it may not be as well-known as _, its technology is extensively used by consumers.

Google Maps