Google Maps will soon allow users to view the cost of tolls on their route

• Google Maps will soon show you the toll prices for your trips.
• The feature will be initially available in selected countries and offer information about 2,000 toll roads.
• Google is also adding information about traffic lights and stop signs on Maps.

Google Maps has announced the rollout of a new feature dubbed as ‘toll prices’ to its app. Initially, the feature will be available in India, the US, Japan and Indonesia and will offer information about nearly 2,000 toll roads.

In addition to this, Google is also adding other features such as traffic lights and stop signs, allowing users to drive confidently on unfamiliar roads. The company has also announced new features such as a pinned trip widget, direct navigation from Apple Watch and a shortcuts app for iOS users.

Let’s take a look at all the new Google Maps features –

Toll prices
The toll prices feature is a welcome addition as it will allow you to find out the expected cost of taking a toll road. This will make it easier for you to decide if you want to take a toll road or go on a regular road.

The toll pricing will be shown using information obtained from local tolling authorities. The feature will also consider factors such as mode of payment, day of the week and the expected cost of toll at a particular time while showing you the cost.
Detailed map to help you navigate new roads
To help you navigate new or unfamiliar roads, Google is working on adding more details to the map. Maps will now show users the traffic lights and stop signs along your route, allowing you to be prepared for them. The app will also show building outlines and areas of interest on your route.


In selected cities, Google Maps will also show additional information such as the shape and width of a road, including medians and islands to help you navigate the roads.
Improvements for iOS users
Google Maps users on iOS will be able to add a pinned trips widget on their devices. This will allow you to simply tap and start navigating towards a destination.


Google Maps will now allow Apple Watch users to navigate right from their watch, without having to use their iPhone. All you have to do is tap on the Google Maps shortcut on your watch.

Google has also announced that Maps will be directly integrated into Spotlight, Siri, and the Shortcuts app on iOS. This will allow you to use voice commands and shortcuts for trips.

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