In one of
its smallest, yet most useful updates ever, Google Maps has now begun displaying whether a
location, such as a building or restaurant, is accessible by wheelchair.
The service sources this
information from its human Local Guides, who answer questions about the places
they visit, indicating things like average cost and parking. Google told
Business Insider that its database of responses has now run into the millions, and
so it’s confident about including these results on its listings in Maps.
You’ll be able to find wheelchair accessibility information
under the Amenities section when looking up any establishment in Maps, and you
can also add your own findings on the same screen. Alternatively, you can head
into the ‘Your contributions’ section in Maps’ menu on Web and mobile to answer
questions about places you’ve been.
The
new feature was built by Rio Akasaka, a product manager for Google
Drive who took
advantage of the ‘20% time’ that Google offers employees to work on their own
projects. More updates like this, please, Google.
0 comments:
Post a Comment