Hello Google Maps Team and Fellow Local Guides,
I’m Nasim M Joy, a solo traveler and a regular user of Google Maps.
Today, I want to share a few real-life experiences and based on them, suggest some new features that could make Google Maps even more powerful and helpful — especially for people who travel alone like me.
- Smart Fuel Alert Based on Remaining Distance
While riding my bike, sometimes I notice that my fuel is getting low.
If Google Maps allowed me to input a warning like “only 10 km worth of fuel left”, it could automatically monitor nearby fuel stations along my selected route.
When within that range, a notification alert like this could pop up:
“Low Fuel: Nearest fuel station ahead in 3 km. Prepare to refuel.”
This would help travelers manage speed, avoid missing fuel stations, and reduce anxiety while traveling.
- Restroom Finder Along the Route
(Sharing a Real Incident)
One day, I decided to walk home from my college in Sreepur to Datter Bazar, just for the fun of it.
After a long walk, I urgently needed a restroom. I checked Google Maps, but sadly, no public toilets were marked nearby.
In the end, I spotted a mosque on the map and personally requested the people there to let me use the restroom. Thankfully, they agreed.
But this experience made me realize: if there was a restroom locator filter showing options like public restrooms, gas station toilets, mosques, or rest stops, it would be a lifesaver!
Feature Idea:
Show restrooms automatically along the route.
Option to get an alert every 60 minutes or every 10–15 km suggesting restroom stops.
- Early Route Deviation Warning
Sometimes when I’m driving or walking, I miss turns because I am not checking the phone constantly.
It would be great if Google Maps could detect if I’m starting to stray from the original path and immediately warn me — maybe with a voice and vibration alert like:
“Warning: Off Route. Please correct now.”
It would help avoid major detours and confusion during trips.
Why These Features Matter
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Solo travelers, bikers, delivery drivers, and walkers heavily depend on real-time navigation.
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Proactive alerts about fuel, restrooms, and route deviation would make the journey much safer and more relaxing.
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These small improvements can have a huge positive impact on real-world travel experiences.
Thank you Google Maps Team!
I love Google Maps and hope to see such features in the future!
– Nasim M Joy
(A real solo traveler and explorer based on real-world experiences)