Speaking about the update, Google explained in a blog post, “While people are returning to public transit–safety remains top of mind. That’s why we’re expanding transit crowdedness predictions… so you can decide whether you want to hop on board or wait for another train. Because pandemic or not, no one likes standing in a jam-packed subway car.”
This isn’t the only new feature coming to Google Maps. The app is also set to improve its current Timeline section, by identifying how often you visit certain places, and how you travel there. Reviews are also going to become more detailed, with users asked extra information such as prices, and what they actually bought.
While Google is certainly taking a COVID-safety conscious approach by rolling the new crowd prediction feature for public transport, it’ll certainly be used after the pandemic. Because, as Google explained perfectly, nobody likes standing on a busy train.
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