Google invests in Go-Jek, Uber for motorcycles!

in news •  7 years ago 

Google wants to invest in a service that looks like Uber, but it's the motorcycle version. Go-Jek is called the system and is capable of making much more than just moto cruises.
With a $ 1.2 billion investment, Go-Jek is coming on the transport market trying to compete with big names like Uber or Grab.

The Chinese company Meituan-Dianping, which is active in electronic commerce, also participates in raising funds.
Go-Jek was originally built as an app to give people two-wheels taxis, but it has grown over time, reaching sectors that use cars or trucks. Besides the taxi service, Go-Jek does its job very well when it comes to catering services also.
JD.com - a Chinese online retailer - has invested $ 100 million in Go-Jek. We need to know that JD.com is an online retailer that is ranked second in size in the Asian state.

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The list of investors does not stop here, so we can say that financial support has been great. This Uber-moto has also been able to raise money from the founder of Chinese Facebook, Tencent Holdings.
But what's the story about the Uber that we know and** Google**? Not many know that the two names have been on trial for theft of intellectual property. Specifically, Google sued the Uber company for taking over the idea of ​​cars running alone. We all know there were statements from Google that they will bring a car on the market, but since then, that nice car from Google hasn't been released yet.

Waymo is a company that is currently dealing with the Autonomous Machinery Market and is a Google-based company. Waymo tests cars with Chrysler in order to perfect the system and give birth to a flawless self-driving car.
Turning to our story, Go-Jek will have a lot of work to overcome Uber and become a leader in this market segment. And now, after reading Google's stories, Uber and Go-Jek, we should ask ourselves: Why does Google want to feel its presence in Go-Jek? Is it a sign that Google shows Uber that it will not be in the first place for a long time? Will the two companies carry their war in this way?

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