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- Google Maps directions received a significant update that caters to people who don’t want to drive or use public transportation for their commutes.
- The feature comes in handy during the coronavirus pandemic, as some people may be actively avoiding crowded means of transportation.
- The new direction feature targets cyclists, as Google Maps directions now support docked bike-sharing services. The navigation experience will include walking information to and from the closest bike-sharing station.
Google Maps is one of the best navigation and direction apps on mobile devices. No matter how you travel from point A to point B, Google Maps will get you there. Driving, public transit, biking, and walking, as well as a combination thereof, will help you reach your destination. Google has updated the app through the coronavirus lockdowns with features meant to help you better navigate the pandemic, and the company just released a brand new feature that fits great with the current state of the health crisis.
The feature was teased in recent leaks, and it isn’t about driving your car or planning your commute via public transit. It’s about turning bikes into an even more efficient way of getting to your destination.
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