Google Maps is getting new features that will allow users to buy parking tickets and purchase tickets for public transportation. The new features will first be rolled out in the U.S. before being made available worldwide.
„Pay for Parking“ feature
With Google Maps‘ „Pay for Parking“ parking ticket payment option, Google wants to enable users to buy a parking ticket directly through the app. Google also sees an advantage in the new function in view of the pandemic, since motorists no longer have physical contact with the parking ticket machines. The new function is very simple; if the user is in a parking lot that supports the system, the app displays a button with „Pay for Parking.“ If the option is used, the driver still enters the parking space number and the parking time and thus has his parking ticket. The extension of the parking duration is also particularly interesting, drivers do not have to go back to their vehicle to buy a new parking ticket, with the app the parking...
