Google has announced a few new features for Maps that are specific to India, including support for incident reports on Android Auto, something we’ve been asking about for years.
In a blog post today, Google details six new features coming to Maps in India. These largely include features specific to the region, such as “Flyover” routes (elevated roads that are designed to ease congestion). Maps will begin to include flyovers in routes in India, helping drivers to know whether or not their route allows them to get on the flyover, as those roads don’t have as frequent exits as the main road.
Maps will also show notices about “narrow roads” using AI to determine a road’s width (taking in factors such as satellite imagery, Street View, and more data). This data can also be used to adjust your route depending on if you are driving in a two-wheel or four-wheel vehicle.
Google says both of these features are designed specifically for India, and…
Source 9to5google.com