Accuracy of places

Hello,

Like me thousands of users rely on Google Maps everyday. But imagine if you are at new place naturally you will take help of Google Maps to find required place, may be its a hotel, or ATM or Sight seeing place etc.

I remember one situation when I was at a small town where merchants were not accepting cards, I had to look for ATM to withdraw money. Fortunately I could locate the only one nearby ATM on the map. happily went to the location, but to my surprise there was no ATM at that place.

Shocked with the situation, inquired nearby and came to know that the ATM got closed few months ago. Still it was shown on map, nobody bothered to update the map.

Then I had to drive far away to get another ATM.

This gave the lesson and understood the importance of accuracy and updation of maps.

Since then I always alert and update Google maps if any establishment shifted to new location or is permanently closed.

I give maximum information in my reviews even if its very small, it could be of huge importance for some visitor.

How do I feel when I first reach the place, availability of parking, access for wheelchair, availability of washrooms etc.,

Since then not only adding new places but also updates about old places is on my cards and am sure its benefiting users.

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Hi @milind1008 ,

As it looks like you are new on Connect, why don’t you explore the many topic labels and check out the conversations happening among other Local Guides? You can take a look at 14 helpful tips for using Connect, where you will find great tips and various ways to engage with the community.

By the way, I relabeled you post to Local Stories as it fits better there.