Google Maps to add toll road prices, more map details, Apple Watch improvements and more

Google Maps to add toll road prices, more map details, Apple Watch improvements and more

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https://techcrunch.com/2022/04/05/google-maps-toll-road-prices-map-details-apple-watch-improvementsre/

Google Maps is getting an update that will add toll road prices and more map details like stop lights and stop signs, Google announced on Tuesday. The company is also adding iOS improvements, including a new pinned trip widget and the option to get directions on Google Maps directly from your Apple Watch.

The company says it’s adding toll prices on Google Maps for the first time to make it easier for users to make the choice between taking toll roads or regular roads. Users will see the estimated toll price to their their destination before they start navigating. The toll prices will be provided by local tolling authorities. To calculate the estimated toll price of a trip, Google will look at things like the cost of using a toll pass or other payment methods, what the day of the week it is, and how much the toll is expected to cost at the specific time you’ll be crossing it.