New Google Maps Features

Hi guys!
Today I read an article that I want to share with you. New Google Maps Features It’s a great improvement that will help us to ride our city in this difficulty times.

This update will be available on Android and iOS . The Pandemic made a mess all around the world and possibility of transportation to A from B in our city, by car or public transportation became chaotic mostly of the time.

So, wich are these features?

*Transit Alerts

Relevants alerts provided from local agencies to Google Maps help us to know if our trip is affect by #Covid19 restrictions, or if we need to wear a mask in public transportation.

“Transit alerts are rolling out in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Spain, Thailand, United Kingdom and the U.S. where we have information from local transit agencies, with more coming soon” (According the article)

*Driving Alerts to notify you if your ride is affected by #Covid19 checkpoints or border restrictions are in your route. If your ride is affected you’ll see an alert on the directions screen after starting the navigation.

*Alerts for Medical Facilities

“When navigating to medical facilities or COVID-19 testing centers, we’ll display an alert reminding you to verify eligibility and facility guidelines to avoid being turned away or causing additional strain on the local healthcare system” (according the article).

Will be available this week in Indonesia, Israel, the Philippines, South Korea, and the U.S., and testing center alerts will be available in the U.S.

II think this is so helpful to everyone, Google Maps is always improvement to us, always looking for a way to make our life easier, we are usually so thankful with every improvement on Maps but in this tough moments that we’re going through it makes us more (if is it possible) Proud to be a part of this community, to be a Local Guide!

Best regards.

Silvi :argentina:

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Hello @SilvyC ,

Thank you for taking the time and effort in creating such a useful post! I am sure that it will help other Local Guides to better understand the new features.

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Thanks @MoniDi I was so happy when I read it that I needed to share with all.

Greetings.

Silvi :argentina:

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