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MapQuest Adds Public Transit Directions to Mobile Apps, Web Version Coming Soon
Key points
- Public transit directions added to MapQuest iOS and Android apps.
- Supports nearly 2,000 cities across 70 countries.
- Includes real-time data for over 350 cities.
- Web version of transit directions is planned.
MapQuest Integrates Public Transit
MapQuest has introduced public transit directions to its mobile applications for iOS and Android. This new functionality allows users to plan trips using buses, trains, trams, and walking. The feature is currently available in the mobile apps and will be extended to the web platform at a later date.
Feature Details and Coverage
The transit directions cover almost 2,000 cities across 70 countries. Users can access door-to-door trip planning, real-time departure and delay information for more than 350 cities, details on station entrances, and multiple route options. This update brings MapQuest closer to features offered by competitors for over a decade.
User Demand Drives Update
MapQuest stated that millions of users rediscovered the brand after it declined to rename Lake Ontario. Many of these returning and new users, particularly those in urban areas, requested transit directions to make MapQuest their primary navigation app. This demand prompted the development and release of the new feature.
Future Developments
The platform's developers are working on additional features, including Android Auto support. Expanded coverage for transit directions and live navigation capabilities are also in development to further guide users to their destinations.
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MapQuest has integrated public transit directions into its iOS and Android applications, with a web version planned for future release. This update provides door-to-door trip planning, real-time departure information, and multiple route options for nearly 2,000 cities in 70 countries. The feature was added in response to user demand following a recent surge in MapQuest's popularity.