Google Maps' new feature is helping travelers get from point A to point B with more efficiency and less stress than ever before.
If you leave at the wrong time of day, what's regularly a 30-minute trip can take you three times as long. Google Maps is aiming to help consumers avoid those unnecessarily long road trips with a new feature that's currently available to Android users.
The new app-enabled 'departure time' feature will relay valuable information to users regarding the the most ideal times to begin a road trip. Explained through bar charts, users will have access to a visual representation of a successful algorithm that estimates how long a trip will take, based on the time of day one plans to leave. Users can now plan their trip around the suggestions the app makes, resulting in less time wasted on the road.
Travel Time Optimization Apps
Google Maps' New Feature Will Let You Know the Best Travel Times
Trend Themes
1. Real-time Traffic Data Apps - Developing apps that provide users with real-time traffic data to help them optimize their travel time and avoid traffic jams.
2. Predictive Analytics for Transportation - Implementing predictive analytics to estimate how long a trip will take based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
3. Artificial Intelligence in Navigation - Integrating artificial intelligence into navigation apps to provide users with more accurate and personalized travel recommendations.
Industry Implications
1. Transportation - The transportation industry can use this technology to improve their services and optimize routes, leading to higher customer satisfaction and increased revenue.
2. Technology - Developing and implementing new technology-driven solutions to optimize travel time and transportation could revolutionize the way consumers move around, leading to increased demand and new business opportunities.
3. Tourism - Tourism industries can use travel time optimization apps to provide personalized recommendations to travelers on how to best optimize their time while visiting a location, leading to better experiences and increased tourism revenue.