Google Maps will soon wake you up when you need to get off the train, bus
Google will soon launch a new update for Google Maps, which will guide users through every step of their journey and also tell when it’s time to get off. Most importantly, these updates will also appear on your Android smartphone lock screen.
According to TechCrunch, users will have to first, enter the destination. Once the update is rolled out, they will see a Start button at the bottom of the screen with details about your transit journey. Then, users will receive live updates as they walk or ride on your public buses and trains.
It is also said to remind the user, to get off the bus or train when they are close to their destination. This makes sense when you are traveling to a new place. The report added, “While Google Maps always did a good job of giving you detailed transit directions, the process generally involved keeping track of your own progress along the route. With this update, transit notifications become a bit more like using Maps for walking, biking and driving.” The feature is said to go live “soon”.
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