Google Maps has rolled out an important new feature for those planning long-distance trips, which estimates the amount to be paid in transit toll areas.
Google said in a statement that the pricing of fees displayed on smartphones is based on “reliable information from local fee-collection authorities.”
The Google Maps application also provides within the new feature, a button to avoid calculating routes.
For the planner friend: this new feature is for you. 🙏
Now when you’re planning trips big and small, you can check estimated toll prices before you pick a route—and spend what you save on road snacks. pic.twitter.com/Lfy8s2TXQU
— Google Maps (@googlemaps) June 13, 2022
The feature of estimating tolls imposed on the Google Maps application is currently available for nearly 2,000 toll roads in 4 countries, America, India, Japan and Indonesia, on Android and iPhone phones, with plans to add support in more countries. countries soon.
It is noteworthy that “Google Maps” was issuing alerts to drivers if there were places to collect traffic fees on trips, but it did not calculate the value of these fees.