Baidu confirms investment in 'under fire' Uber

Chinese company Baidu has confirmed that it will be investing in "under fire" taxi firm Uber.

According to CNET, the Baidu integration could dramatically boost Uber's standing in China, where it currently operates in nine cities.

The companies confirmed that Baidu has signed a deal with Uber following which the China-based company's mapping and mobile-search applications will be integrated with Uber.

The collaboration will help people book cabs with much more ease.

However, the company did not disclose the amount of the investment.