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Google Maps to Offer Metro Ticket Booking in Kochi and Chennai

CosmicTaco · 2024-07-25T15:26:03.189386+05:30

- Google Maps will soon allow passengers in Kochi and Chennai to book metro tickets directly through the app, enhancing the public transport experience. - The feature, powered by Namma Yatri, will streamline the booking and payment process, providing QR code tickets to avoid station queues. - This initiative is part of Google's broader collaboration with ONDC and Namma Yatri, aiming to digitize public transport in India. - Google plans to expand this feature to more cities and include other public transport modes like buses in the future. - Additionally, Google Maps is introducing AI-powered features to improve navigation, including narrow road and flyover callouts, and information on EV charging stations. Source: Moneycontrol

Google Maps will soon allow passengers in Kochi and Chennai to book metro tickets directly through the app, enhancing the public transport experience.
The feature, powered by Namma Yatri, will streamline the booking and payment process, providing QR code tickets to avoid station queues.
This initiative is part of Google's broader collaboration with ONDC and Namma Yatri, aiming to digitize public transport in India.
Google plans to expand this feature to more cities and include other public transport modes like buses in the future.
Additionally, Google Maps is introducing AI-powered features to improve navigation, including narrow road and flyover callouts, and information on EV charging stations.

Source: Moneycontrol