Google India delivers for food fans
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Working with local partners, Google India has made online ordering and restaurant bookings easy.
When people use their phones to search Google for nearby restaurants, the search results offer an option to “place an order”.
By tapping the option, users can choose a delivery service and be taken to its website to complete their order. Users can also make a one-click reservation if they prefer to visit the restaurant.
Google has partnered with startups Swiggy and Zomato for food delivery, and Bytplus and Dineout for reservations. The services can be used on Google Search and the Google app for both Android and iOS devices.
“These features are just rolling out and we’ll be adding more partners and evolving the look and feel over time,” Google says in an official blog.
Earlier, Google Maps stitched in Ola and Uber services on its platform in India, showing fares and riding options from the app-based taxi aggregators.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific services does Google India use for food delivery and restaurant reservations?
Which specific services does Google India use for food delivery and restaurant reservations?
Google has partnered with Swiggy and Zomato for food delivery services. For restaurant reservations, it works with Bytplus and Dineout. These collaborations enable users to order food or book a table directly through Google's platforms.
Q.On which Google platforms and devices can these new food ordering and reservation features be accessed?
On which Google platforms and devices can these new food ordering and reservation features be accessed?
The new food ordering and restaurant reservation features are available on Google Search and the Google app. Users can access these services on both Android and iOS mobile devices, making them widely accessible to smartphone users in India.
Q.How does Google plan to develop these new food ordering and reservation services in the future?
How does Google plan to develop these new food ordering and reservation services in the future?
Google states that these features are currently rolling out and will be evolved over time. They plan to add more partners to expand the service offerings and continuously update the look and feel to improve the user experience.
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