Google Maps to Offer Metro Ticket Booking in Kochi and Chennai

• Google Maps will soon allow passengers in Kochi and Chennai to book metro tickets directly through the app, enhancing the public transport experience.
• The feature, powered by Namma Yatri, will streamline the booking and payment process, providing QR code tickets to avoid station queues.
• This initiative is part of Google's broader collaboration with ONDC and Namma Yatri, aiming to digitize public transport in India.
• Google plans to expand this feature to more cities and include other public transport modes like buses in the future.
• Additionally, Google Maps is introducing AI-powered features to improve navigation, including narrow road and flyover callouts, and information on EV charging stations.

Source: Moneycontrol