Google Maps users can locate alternatives to driving and flying thanks to new capabilities added to Maps and Search. With new updates to features in GoogleMaps and Search users will be able to find public transit and walking routes, see alternatives to air travel and better understand the estimated emissions of flights.
The blog post said, “When it comes to travelling and commuting, we want people to have the right information to make more sustainable choices. With new updates to features in Maps and Search, you can find convenient public transit and walking routes, see alternatives to air travel and better understand the estimated emissions of flights.”
Google Maps has introduced a function that, if travel times are comparable and practical, shows public transit or walking suggestions next to driving routes. According to the company, in the upcoming weeks, this will be accessible in more than fifteen global locations, including Amsterdam, Barcelona, London, Montreal, Paris, Rome, and Sydney.
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Additionally, Google Maps is adding support for buses and expanding a feature in Search that aids in finding information on long-distance train routes. Users will be able to easily view schedules, ticket costs, and links to complete your booking. As of now long-distance bus routes in 15 countries and trains in 38 nations can use this service.
According to Google in the coming months, users will also be able to see train route suggestions when using Google Flights, so it’s easy to find the more sustainable option no matter where you begin your search.
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Moreover, Using Google Flights users can already filter by lower-emitting choices and view anticipated emissions for almost every flight in the search results.
“These estimates are powered by the Travel Impact Model (TIM), a methodology we published in 2022 for predicting per-passenger flight emissions. To make this information even more accessible, TIM estimates are now also available through a developer API that allows any app or website to display flight emissions, as well as a Google Sheets add-on and a calculator on the TIM website,” the company stated.
