Google has announced that it will develop additional features in the Google Maps service designed to help travelers stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 incidents and occupant occupancy on public transportation
With the updated version with its addition modeWith Google Maps' COVID-19 update on Android and iOS, travelers will be able to see what's happening in an area, along with links to COVID-XNUMX resources from local authorities.
“This is especially convenient if you're going except of your city and should familiarize yourself with the local guidelines, test locations and restrictions that apply," says Google Maps VP Dane Glasgow in a Publication.
The updated version with COVID indicators on Google Maps will also include real-time capacity details at public transport, so that passengers traveling by bus, train or subway to know if it exists space to maintain physical distance from others while traveling.
According to Glasgow, the new feature, which will be available worldwide on Android and iOS devices, will be based on comments made by Google Map users in real time.
This feature appears to build on features introduced in June that informed travelers whether the trip will be affected by any restrictions due to COVID-19, such as the requirement to wear a mask on public transport, as well as the number of people present at a station at a certain time.
