Uber buys mapping start up deCarta

Bengaluru: Ride service Uber is buying mapping and search startup deCarta for an unspecified amount, technology website[caption id="attachment_2110919" align="alignleft" width="380"] Representational image. Reuters[/caption]Mashable said on Tuesday, citing an Uber representative.Uber will buy deCarta's technology and talent through the deal, which closes later this week, Mashable reported.DeCarta provides a software platform that focuses on location-based service technology, including mapping, routing and turn-by-turn navigation.Thirty out of 40 deCarta employees will remain with the company, including Kim Fennell, chief executive officer and president, the website said.Uber could not immediately be reached for comment.Reuters