Google maps enhances data on Nagpur Lanes, hot spots

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Nagpur : Google has enhanced its data on the roads in Nagpur by 20% for its mapping app meant for two-wheeler users. The two-wheeler mode in the map was launched by Google especially for cities throughout the country a year ago. Recently, it has tailored the product for Nagpur by adding more locations, which makes up the extra 20% data.

Google is also relying on a large team of app users, who will be providing data directly to the system, which is collected as they move around the city. The users have been termed as ‘local guides’ who can feed details like landmarks and new roads on their own. They can also edit the data so as to provide accurate information.

The app helps a biker reach a destination by the shortest possible route. Google has mapped all the possible nooks and corners, as well as the narrow lanes through which a two-wheeler can zoom past, but are not accessible for a car,said Anal Ghosh, Programme Manager for Google Maps, India.

The whole idea to have an app especially for two-wheeler users came up as 74% of the registered vehicles in the country are two-wheelers. The feature, which is available in in the latest Google Maps, also gives indications of road closures ahead, he said.

Google’s product manager Neha Waiker said another feature ‘Explore Nagpur’, also has been added to the app. It enables the user to locate spots of users’ importance in the city. This includes locating spots like colleges, hangout zones, services, food and drink joints, she said.

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