Google has introduced a new feature for Google Maps. With the help of this, users will now be able to know about the expected price charged on the toll before starting their trip and also identify the toll-free routes. Where the expected toll prices will be able to know about the cool charges incurred on the toll plaza coming on their trip as well as the toll-free routes will show you the routes which do not have a toll plaza. This way you can reach your testimonials without paying a toll.
It also brings the Pind Trip widget option for iOS users. Google Maps for iOS has also been updated with the Pind widget on the home screen. As well as the Apple Watch you can check the direct navigation. This update will integrate Siri and shortcuts with Google Maps on iOS, coming later this year.
This feature will be rolled out in countries like India, Indonesia, and the USA
Users in India, Indonesia, Japan, and the United States will be able to access toll prices on the Google Maps app later this month, Google said. The toll price feature will depend on the knowledge of the local tolling officer. Google will soon bring support for the Toll Price feature in other countries.
It will provide details on more than 2000 toll roads
The Toll Price feature will enable users to calculate the cost of tolls on their route, taking into account a number of factors including payment methods such as toll pass, day of the week, time of day, etc. The company says Google Maps will provide details on more than 2,000 toll roads.
It will help to get information about the toll-free route
For those users who want to avoid tolls completely, Google Map will continue to offer the option to view the toll-free route. According to the company, users can tap on the three dots at the top of the app to access the route option and select the Avoid Toll option to access the alternate route.
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