12-05-2017 10:35 AM
It helps bikers find the fastest "bike-compatible" route to their destination.
12-05-2017 09:18 AM
If you’re on a bicycle or motorcycle, it’s easier to maneuver through traffic than with a car – and now, Google Maps has finally caught on to the idea. The service now displays routes specifically tailored for two-wheelers when you look up destinations around you.
The new feature appears to be rolling out initially in India, and I got a chance to check it out here. You can access it by searching for a destination, and then tapping the motorcycle icon in the row of transport mode options.
The routes are generally faster (if not shorter), as they take into account shortcuts that are more easily accessible by two-wheeler, or offer directions that are quicker to navigate than when in you’re in a larger vehicle. Trips within town around 11AM were shorter by several minutes, while those that led you out of the city took significantly less time (Maps estimated that a 256KM trip would be roughly 40 minutes shorter on a bike than in a car).
You’ll need the latest version of Google Maps on Android – v.9.67.1 to be precise – to try two-wheeler mode. Hopefully, it’ll roll out to other countries that face traffic congestion and support large numbers of motorbikes. Google is slated to announce a few updates to its ‘Google for India’ initiative today, so we’ll soon learn if this feature is designed only for the country.
12-05-2017 09:23 AM
Wow @راضي
I simply love this!
Unfortunately it seems this option is not actually implemented in Italy 😤😤😤
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12-05-2017 10:29 AM
It helps bikers find the fastest "bike-compatible" route to their destination
12-05-2017 12:25 PM
Finally the most awaited feature is added by Google Maps India. Many of the daily traveller are two wheeler users as traffic is horrible in metro cities. Its organized chaos you can say. There are things like four wheeler bridge/roads & two wheeler bridge/roads in India I'm still not sure these things are considered or not will be checking it soon. Its great news for many Indians like me who travel by two wheeler on daily basis. Thank you Google.
12-05-2017 05:19 PM
Here comes the great feature in Google map.
12-06-2017 07:04 AM
12-06-2017 11:44 AM
Google Maps is is one navigation app that almost everyone of us owning a smartphone use in order to get to our destination quickly and efficiently. The Navigation function of Google Maps in India was available only in car-mode so far. Now, Google Maps has rolled out an India-specific feature – Two Wheeler Mode.
Presently, this mode is available nowhere else in the world, and has been built specifically for the Indian market. In the coming months and years, more countries around the world – which have a large two wheeler riding population – will get this mode. Expect it to be rolled out in countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, etc.
The two wheeler mode on Google Maps will show routes that are accessible only by two wheelers. Many of these roads shown on the two wheeler mode will be too narrow for cars. This mode will allow two wheeler users to get to their destinations faster, and also use short-cuts that cars cannot.
This mode was soft-launched a few weeks back, for beta-testers. Now though, it is available for everyone using Google Maps in India. If you don’t have Google Maps on your smartphone, you can download it for free from the PlayStore (Android users) and the App Store (Apple iOS) users.
Do note that the two wheeler mode in Google Maps is very new. So, you may encounter many wrong suggestions such as one-ways, closed roads, etc. in the two wheeler mode. Over time, Google will weed out wrong suggestions as the new feature stabilizes. You can also give feedback on the suggested routes through the navigation app itself. Until then, don’t rely on it totally. Do observe your surroundings and ride accordingly. When in doubt, pull over and ask people about the route. In India, there’s always someone who will be happy to guide you to your destination.
12-06-2017 10:38 PM
Do motorcycles have more restrictions on usage of the roads in your city, @Sandkey?
Like in Taiwan, they have 4 classes of motorcycles based on the engine size. Some cannot use highway. Some cannot turn left on lots of junctions, etc.
Is the Directions given by Maps fullfill all the restrictions (if any) in your city?