Back in June 2013, Google bought Waze for a reported $ 1.1-1.3 billion. Since then, Google has selected some of Waze’s best features and added them to Google Maps. Features such as speed limit alerts, incident reports and a speedometer have become part of Google Maps over the years. And according to a Reddit subscriber (via autoevolution), another feature of Waze comes to Google’s mapping and navigation app.
Gradually expanding to Google Maps users is a notification warning them that they are approaching a level crossing. The notification appears at the bottom of the screen and says “Expect delays” due to the intersection. The map shows the location of the railway crossing by indicating it with a round yellow icon with railway lines. It is not clear if Android, iOS or users of both platforms will get the rail notification first. It needs to be seen in the US to start with the feature that is expanding to more countries over time.
Some Google Maps users start receiving notifications when approaching a level crossing
It should be noted that Google has not yet announced this new feature. As the company adds several new features to Maps, Google will regularly write a long blog post discussing the new features of the app.
In addition to navigating from point “A” to “B” with turn-by-turn directions, Google Maps has grown to become a guide that helps people in a foreign city find places to eat, things to see where they can stay. night, and more.