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Old 27th June 2019, 17:54   #1
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Google Maps to alert if cab drivers deviate from route

Google Maps has rolled out a new safety feature called 'Stay Safer' in India. The new feature alerts users travelling by public vehicles like taxis or auto rickshaws if their drivers deviate more than 0.5 km from the suggested route on Google Maps.

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The Stay Safer feature is available for Android users. According to a media report, the app sends a notification on the phone when the driver deviates from the route. The user can tap on it to see where they are compared to the original route.

To activate the feature, users will have to select the 'Get off-route alerts' option under 'Stay Safer' after getting the destination. The 'Stay Safer' feature is only available in India at the moment.

Source: Economic Times

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Old 27th June 2019, 20:32   #2
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Re: Google Maps to alert if cab drivers deviate from route

Amazing feature and hope it helps in avoiding untoward incidents. It would be good if they link options for SOS calls.
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Old 29th June 2019, 11:02   #3
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Re: Google Maps to alert if cab drivers deviate from route

A very good move IMHO. Especially for us travellers who frequently go to new cities. This will also help prevent overcharging. I have seen Google maps improve significantly. Even if I know the route, I fire up the app just to check traffic and must say it has been pretty reliable on this front as well.
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Old 29th June 2019, 11:21   #4
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Re: Google Maps to alert if cab drivers deviate from route

Nice initiative. And I see there is an option to enable/ disable it.

Only caveat is that on the ground knowledge can override google recommendations especially in places like Bangalore which may mean a deviation or a completely different route from the one Google suggested. May then end up with drivers having to constantly explain why they are taking a different route.
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Re: Google Maps to alert if cab drivers deviate from route

Convenient, yes. But in India, I think the best way is to not only put on the map but also ask people as you go.

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