Google Maps New Feature : Flyover Alert Feature, Metro Train Booking
Google Maps has introduced a highly anticipated feature in India to help users avoid taking the wrong flyover. Often, users end up on the wrong flyover, wasting time and fuel, as Google Maps previously didn’t clearly indicate which flyover to take. The company has now made a significant announcement.
New Features for Four-Wheelers in India
Google Maps has rolled out six new features in India, primarily designed for four-wheelers, utilizing AI technology. These features include flyover alerts, information about EV charging stations, metro ticket purchasing options, and incident reporting. These improvements aim to enhance accuracy and user experience.
Benefits for Four-Wheeler Drivers
The updated navigation system is especially beneficial for four-wheeler drivers in India. Often, Google Maps would direct users down narrow roads where cars could get stuck or fail to provide information about upcoming flyovers, leading to missed routes. This new feature is currently available in eight cities: Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Indore, Bhopal, and Bhubaneswar.
Flyover Alerts
When using Google Maps while driving in India, users often face issues with flyovers on unfamiliar routes. Without clear information about when to get on or off a flyover, users can miss crucial turns. The Flyover Alerts feature aims to address this problem.
EV Charging Station Information
As the electric vehicle (EV) industry grows rapidly in India, many people are purchasing electric cars and two-wheelers. Google Maps now includes a feature that provides information about EV charging stations along users’ routes, making it easier for EV users to find charging points.
Metro Ticket Purchasing
Google has partnered with ONDC and Namma Yatri to offer metro ticket purchasing through Google Maps. This feature, starting in Kochi and Chennai, allows users to buy metro tickets and make payments directly through the app, eliminating the need to stand in line.
Incident Reporting
Google Maps now includes an incident reporting feature, enabling users to report construction or traffic issues by following a simple process. Users can also confirm reports made by others. This update is available across all platforms, including Android, iOS, Android Auto, and Car Play.
Information on Popular Spots
Many people use the internet or Google Maps to find local spots for good food or interesting places to visit. Users can now mark these locations, which will then be suggested to others. This feature helps people discover new places easily.
In summary, these new features in Google Maps aim to make navigation more accurate and user-friendly, enhancing the overall driving experience in India.
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