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Google Search & Maps Get Upgrades For Greener Travel
Google announced updates to its Maps and Search products on Monday aimed at helping users find and choose more sustainable transportation options over gas-powered vehicles.
James Byers, Google Search’s Group Product Manager, states:
“When it comes to traveling and commuting, we want people to have the right information to make more sustainable choices.”
Eco-Friendly Route Suggestions
Screenshot from: blog.google/products/search/, April 2024.
If travel times are comparable, one of Google Maps’ key new features will be the provision of transit and walking route suggestions alongside driving routes.
This update will be rolled out in over 15 major cities worldwide in the coming weeks, including Amsterdam, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, and Sydney.
Train & Bus Route Information
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