Google’s public transport route planner, Google Transit which that allows local users of Google maps to easily get direction to their destinations.
Google Transit is a component of Google Maps and has over a million transit stops mapped in hundreds of cities. It links up map service directions with public transport routes and ensures specific bus schedules are marked. On the map, matatus, their specific stages, routes, their numbers, schedules and up to date fare information will be indicated. This will help create order in the disorganised public transport system in Nairobi.
“Time is a limited resource and launching Google Transit in Nairobi is part of our efforts to make Google Maps more comprehensive, accurate and useful for residents,” said Charles Murito, Google country manager.
Google Transit is available on Google Maps in the web browser, as well as Google Maps for mobile on Android, and Apple Play store platforms.
