Google Maps tweaks transit directions, adds emoji reactions and collaborative lists
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Image: Google Google announced a slew of updates to Maps, including improved transit directions, emoji reactions, and collaborative lists.
With transit directions, Google Maps will now recommend different routes depending on what you want, with options such as best route," fewer transfers," less walking," wheelchair accessible," or lowest cost." The app will also clearly display station entrances and exits so you don't accidentally get on the wrong train.
It's the latest feature in Google Maps' ongoing effort to make itself more user-friendly for commuters and transit riders. In 2019, it added new transit crowdedness predictions, allowing customers to see how crowded their bus, train, or tube is likely to be before heading out on their commute....