{mosimage}Barely few weeks ago Google brought out Google Maps for mobile with Transit directions for BlackBerry and Java-based handsets. Now, Goggle Maps for Mobile has been upgraded to 2.2 of the application for Symbian S60 (3rd edition or later) and Windows Mobile (2005 or later), with public Transit directions.
To make use of the outstanding feature, users of Symbian S60 and Windows Mobile devices can now simply search for directions and destinations on a public transportation system and click on a transit tab, according to an announcement on Google’s blog.The Google Maps for mobile is in fact a version 2.2 now that features the addition of commuter-friendly transit directions. The commands to use this new feature is quite simple according to Google, “Bring up Directions from the main menu and you will see a second tab labeled Transit (or Public Transport), where you can request a route using only public transportation.” “You will then receive several alternatives that take you (car-free) to your destination.”
Public transportation passengers in more than 50 cities globally presently utilize Google Maps to find their way in transportation systems as well as to find commercial services advertised on the Google feature. Google noted that it is continuing to add new cities for the service at a rapid rate.
“Whether you are staying in or are passing through Zurich, Ottawa, Bordeaux or Chicago — and plenty of places in between — you can have transit schedules in your pocket at all times,” said Google product manager Mat Balez on the Google blog.
With many useful new features, this updated version of Google Maps for mobile also consist star-ratings for businesses as well as user-generated content that will surface in search results allowing you to see what real people think about a particular business or place.
Further to its use for vehicle drivers, Mobile Maps is increasingly being employed by public transposition systems’ passengers. For example, Google has integrated Google Maps on New Jersey’s NJ Transit Web site, which provides scheduling data for 164 rail and light-rail stations. After choosing a destination, a user can find businesses such as a dry cleaner or a newsstand along with directions on how to reach them.
To summarize, users can find out more detail and download the new version of Google Maps for Mobile from here.