In a major update for commuters and travelers, MapMyIndia’s popular navigation app, Mappls, is no longer just a GPS navigation tool. The app has added several new features that make it a one-stop solution for all kinds of travel information — be it train, metro, bus, or even driving directions.
What’s New in Mappls?
Multi-Modal Travel Information
Users can now check routes, schedules, and live updates for trains, metros, and buses within the app.
This feature allows seamless planning for multi-modal journeys, like taking a metro to a bus stop and then continuing by cab or car.
Live Traffic & Route Updates
Like google Maps, Mappls provides real-time traffic information, suggesting alternate routes to avoid congestion.
Users can also get estimated travel times for different modes of transport.
Navigation Beyond Roads
The app now includes last-mile connectivity information, helping you find the nearest metro station or bus stop.
Integration with ride-hailing and local transport services is also in the works.
Local Area Info
Mappls shows POIs (Points of Interest) like restaurants, hospitals, ATMs, and gas stations along your route.
Useful for travelers exploring new cities or planning trips.
Indigenous Advantage
Being an Indian-made mapping solution, Mappls has highly detailed Indian city and village maps, sometimes more accurate than global competitors.
Supports local languages, making it more accessible to users across the country.
How Mappls Competes with google Maps
- Focused on India: Mappls has more precise local data, including smaller towns and rural roads.
- Transport Integration: Unlike google Maps, Mappls emphasizes public transport schedules and multi-modal travel planning.
- Privacy & local Servers: Data storage on indian servers ensures better privacy compliance for indian users.
Benefits for Daily Commuters
- Save time by checking metro and bus schedules in real time.
- Avoid traffic jams with smart route suggestions.
- Plan trips across cities or rural areas with reliable offline maps.
- Get comprehensive navigation for personal vehicles, public transport, and walking — all in one app.
How to Get Started
Download Mappls from the Google Play Store or apple App Store.
Allow location permissions for real-time navigation.
Explore routes, public transport options, and points of interest.
Customize settings like language, transport mode, and route preferences.
Pro Tip: Offline maps in Mappls can be a lifesaver in areas with poor internet connectivity, making it ideal for long road trips across India.
Conclusion
Mappls has evolved into a comprehensive travel assistant that can rival global apps like google Maps, with an added edge in Indian transport data, local maps, and privacy. Whether you commute daily in a metro city or plan inter-city road trips, this app now lets you navigate every step of your journey efficiently.
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