Images: Google hops the next bus

getting directions

Google launched a test version of a public transit trip planner called Google Transit. The new mapping tool, which is currently only available for Portland, Ore., can show a user how to get to a bus or subway stop and then maps the most direct route to the destination point.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
scheduling

By adding the approximate time of departure, users will get an updated trip schedule, along with the cost and expected duration. It also gives walking directions to the appropriate stop.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler
satellite view

Clicking on the satellite view shows an aerial view of the location requested.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)
Caption by: Bill Detwiler

Images: Google hops the next bus

Google launches a test version of a public transit trip planner called Google Transit.

getting directions

Google launched a test version of a public transit trip planner called Google Transit. The new mapping tool, which is currently only available for Portland, Ore., can show a user how to get to a bus or subway stop and then maps the most direct route to the destination point.

Published: July 20, 2006 -- 16:00 GMT (09:00 PDT)

Caption by: Bill Detwiler