‘The Times of India’ has launched a new series titled ‘Hack of the Day,’ which will provide quick and practical solutions to common everyday challenges. This weekday series aims to help users save time, money, and reduce stress by leveraging accessible tools and features, including government websites and popular apps. Each hack is designed to offer simple fixes that promote smarter living.
Launch the Google Maps app on your Android smartphone or iPhone.
Who is Google Maps’ accessibility feature for
it can also be useful for senior citizens, parents travelling with strollers, people recovering from injuries and even travellers carrying heavy luggage While Google introduced the feature in 2018 primarily for people who use wheelchairs.
Information about which stations and routes are wheelchair friendly isn’t always readily available or easy to find,” the company said announcing the feature back then. With the help of transit agencies around the globe and people like you who contribute local knowledge, we’re making progress toward a more accessible world for everyone,” Google says. Google Maps offers a suite of useful features that can make travel easier for millions of people. However, there is one overlooked feature that can add to the convenience. The tool allows users to find wheelchair-accessible public transport routes, helping them avoid stations, platforms and connections that may involve difficult staircases. Information about elevators, ramps and accessible stations is not always easy to locate. In many cities, finding step-free public transport routes can be challenging. Google’s accessibility feature aims to solve that problem by highlighting routes that take mobility needs into account. “Google Maps was built to help people navigate and explore the world, providing directions, worldwide, to people traveling by car, bicycle or on foot. But in city centers, buses and trains are often the best way to get around, which presents a challenge for people who use wheelchairs or with other mobility needs. it can be useful in many everyday situations Although the feature was originally designed for wheelchair users. For example, travellers carrying large suitcases can avoid dragging luggage up multiple flights of stairs. Parents with strollers may find routes with elevators more convenient. Elderly family members may also benefit from avoiding long stair climbs in busy transit stations. “We built this feature to make life easier for people who use wheelchairs, but accessible routes are also helpful if you’re on crutches or pushing a stroller. If you regularly travel with elderly parents, children, luggage or have mobility concerns, here’s how to use Google Map’s accessibility feature: