Google Maps locomotive mode is more intimate for the locomotive family to plan "shortcuts" to help locomotive drivers to reach their destinations quickly at the peak time and through the best route. From now on, all users of Android KitKat 4.4 or above mobile devices, Just open or download the latest version of Google Maps and start the new Google Maps locomotive mode.
Google Maps Product Manager Krish Vitaldevara said: "In Asian countries with high population density, highly mobile locomotives are an important means of transportation in people's daily lives, especially in Taiwan, where the isthmus is thick, and the locomotive density is the highest in Asia. We are very happy to launch the Google Maps locomotive model in Taiwan to provide tailor-made driving routes for the majority of locomotives in Taiwan. In the future, we will continue to introduce updates to provide more convenient and richer intelligence for all Taiwanese users. Map tool."
Three features of Google Maps locomotive mode, providing the most practical route suggestions for locomotives
Locomotives are one of the most commonly used modes of transportation for Taiwanese. However, locomotives and car driving are not the same in terms of map usage, except for the routes that are often chosen and the speed of driving.
Therefore, when Google Maps is planning a route for the locomotive knight, it focuses on the following three key points. First, the locomotive exclusive route recommendation, "shortcut" and avoiding the forbidden road section: For the different needs of the locomotive family, in the route planning Add shortcuts and narrow roads that only locomotives can pass, and avoid road sections that are not accessible to locomotives such as highways and expressways, and provide route recommendations that are more suitable for locomotive riders.
Second, it reflects the speed of the locomotive and provides a more accurate time estimate: Due to the different routes of steam and locomotive driving preferences, the driving speed is different under different road conditions. Google Maps locomotive mode through machine learning model Application, taking into account the speed of the locomotive, providing a more accurate estimated travel time as a reference, in order to help users find the best choice among multiple routes.
Third, through the road sign tips, plan a better route: Many locomotive riders often refer to the map before going on the road, so in the route suggestion of Google Maps locomotive mode, more intimately through the landmark tips, for the locomotive family Simple and easy to remember driving directions to help users arrive at their destination on time and easily and conveniently.
In addition, in the voice navigation of Google Maps locomotive mode, there is also a real-time driving route function. The route display on Google Maps will turn with the actual driving situation, and the real-time road conditions will be prompted by voice at the turn, so that the knights can concentrate on riding. In addition to the car, you can also miss any turn and accurately grasp the best route.
Google Maps has more than 1 billion monthly active users since 2004. Since the launch of the online platform, Google Maps has been continuously updated. From walking, driving route planning and navigation to last January's real-time Transit, it continues to be distributed throughout Taiwan. Pedestrians, car driving and commuter travel convenience. This time, we launched Google locomotive mode in Taiwan, hoping to allow more local users, including locomotives, to enjoy the most convenient way through the appropriate Google map mode. Route tour.
Google Maps locomotive mode was first launched in India in December 2017 and launched in Indonesia and Malaysia earlier this year. Taiwan is the fourth country in the world to launch this service. Future Google Maps will continue to be updated with more practical applications. Features, providing users with a more complete and convenient map service.