Google Maps feature lets users check how crowded public transit is to help maintain social distancing

MobiHealth News July 21, 2021
Laura Lovett

A new pilot in New York and Sydney will give users information about what transit cars are the most crowded.

Google is looking to help folks socially distance themselves with a Maps feature that lets users check how crowded public transit is in their area.

The tool uses artificial intelligence, historical locations trends and information provided by crowdsourcing from Google Map users to predict how busy public transit will be. The crowdedness predictions will be available to more than 10,000 transit agencies in 100 countries.

Currently, Google is piloting a feature in New York and Sydney, with the help of local transport agencies, which will let users see how full each transit car is.

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