Google Maps improves city navigation with step-free route options

timesofindia.indiatimes.com

Google Maps now highlights wheelchair-accessible public transport routes, benefiting many beyond wheelchair users. This feature, launched in 2018, identifies routes with elevators and ramps, simplifying travel for seniors, parents with strollers, and those with heavy luggage. The tool aims to make city navigation smoother by avoiding difficult staircases and improving accessibility for diverse needs.


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