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A safer way to share your ETA, now on iOS

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Caption: An illustration from the Google Maps app that shows two people in different locations communicating with one another.Caption: An illustration from the Google Maps app that shows two people in different locations communicating with one another.

“Over 10% of drivers on the road right now are talking on a cell phone, more than doubling their chances of an accident,” said Samuel Mclean, a product manager on Google Maps. “And 37% of people admit to texting while driving, which is six times more dangerous than driving intoxicatedbut we see this happen all the time. Research tells us ETA updates are a particularly common culprit, where social etiquette trumps safety.”

 

If you’re running late, you may be tempted to take your eyes off the road to text your friends where you are. But with journey sharing on Google Maps, you don’t have to. Your friends can just check the map to see where you are, in real-time.

 

Caption: A gif of a phone showing the journey sharing feature on Google Maps in action.Caption: A gif of a phone showing the journey sharing feature on Google Maps in action.

To share your journey, start your navigation on Google Maps. Tap the ˄ button and then on “Share trip progress.” Then, choose who you want to share your location with. The most recent update allows you to easily share your location across 3rd party apps like Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, and more. Once you’ve reached your destination, you’ll automatically stop sharing your location.

 

“The idea of this feature is to give people a better, safer way to let friends and family know how their journey is going,” Samuel said. “The person waiting for you can see your route, your destination, and an ETA that will change as the traffic does. This is better for themthey get constant, accurate updatesand it's better for you since you can keep your eyes on the road and off your phone.”

 

Journey sharing first launched on Android last year, but the new and improved version is now also available on iOS.

 

“One thing people may not know is that this feature can be used for different modes of transportation, such as cycling and walking. It’s a great way to let your loved ones know what’s up no matter how you’re getting from place to place,” Samuel said. “In our research, we see that people who use this feature are less likely to pull out their phone if they're running late, and we hope that will make the roads a little bit safer for everyone.”

141 Comments
Level 6

مرشد محلي يعني خدمة إنسانية 

Level 6

It's good idea, I love it.

Thankyou!

 
ChristineBrandon
  • Thankyou 
  • to all concerned 
  • to evergy Googlemaps people involved!
  • This will help so many people, the ones waiting
  • to the people who PAID for this.
  • THANKYOU SO MUCH!

 

 

ChristineBrandon
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شكرا لكم على ما تقدمه من خدمة انسانية للناس 

Thanks for @AriMar 

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Muito interasante!!!!!

Nélio Martins
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Köszönöm az információt már le is töltöttem.

Thanks for sharing! It's great to know this feature exists.

Very useful, safe ride involves the IOS users. Thank you, @AriMar for sharing this great news. In Bangladesh, there are several companies operating in the Hire, they use this feature of Google Map from Android. I constantly kept my son in the car and sat with the map. Observe the moment of his position and finally he has reached its destination and is sure to see it. This is a great news for the iOS users.

C.Rahman
Level 3

My family are the most impatient people ever, this will be a very helpful tool! I can’t wait to use it!

Level 7

i dont know about the ETA can you explain 

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Геолокацию надо исправить в России ваши карты перестали правельно показывать тех людей которым я показываю свои координаты. Разница огромна. В разбеге в 1-2 км, так не должно быть. Я хочу видеть свою дочь на карте, что она в школе, а на карте показывает, что она на дороге. 

Excelente

GILSON DANTAS CARMINI
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Hallo

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Level 6

This is great news! Thank you AriMar

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Dhanasekaran
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Thanks . It's good for me. 

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This is a great news for iOS users @AriMar thank you for sharing. 

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@AriMar Thanks for getting the word out. This is a great way to share your location without it becoming obtrusive.

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Level 8

This is very good,mostly in Africa this help on the disappearance of loved, kidnappers and travel accidents. 

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Cảm ơn đã chua sẽ ta tưởng tuyệt với 

QuocHuong
Level 7

Very ingenious, is a sure way to keep your attention on the road while driving if you are a driver.🙂👍

Level 7

Great news for ios. thanks for improving day by day.

akd
Level 5

C'hai ragione signori miei è bello comunque condividere il nostro viaggio così siamo sicuri in caso se succede qualcosa.però mentre guidamo.evitiamoci non utilizzare il telefono Specialmente parlare scrivere

Level 7

Thank you very much

@AriMar it is really true, without realizing that we are doing so much, we have to give up this habit.

Thanks @AriMar for the information! This is really very useful and convenient feature. I use it when I travel. I share my location with relatives so they can see my route, my destination and not worry so much.

I do share my location. Very often I happen to resume my journey at odd hours. My son keeps track of my location and journey and gives me an alert at every leg of journey to confirm my alertness. ( Once, I had missed my train due to my short nap) The calls will be mutual to reduce the tension of the family. 

It is also being availed in Facebook Messenger.

Dhanasekaran
Level 8

Thanks for this wonderful post. I share my location very often to be safe and traceable.

SV
Level 8

Hello, @AriMar It is very nice and helpful. Thank you.

Regards, 

Matthewgim.

Level 8

this is an amazing feature in the Google Maps. It is a smart way to share our trip progress with our loved ones. And at the same time it is a better way to reduce road mishaps and make our roads safe again. 

Thanks @AriMar for sharing and to Google developers for this ingenuity. 

Level 7

Wow..

I like it!

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