The mobile version of the “Google Maps” App has added a new function of “Show Access Costs” to automatically estimate the access cost of a single trip for you. (Photo / Midland)
In addition to the existing powerful navigation and route planning functions, Google Maps now has a practical function for the benefit of drivers, that is, while planning the route to the destination, it will also directly help you estimate the driving distance along the road. Amount of toll charges spent, and estimated time spent. Not only that, but also considerately provide the route planning option of “minimum toll cost” to help motorists plan carefully and save unnecessary expenses.
The above-mentioned new function of estimating the route itinerary, which toll sections to pass through, or how much toll toll on the highway will be released, will be released in the near future. The updated version of Google Maps will be officially launched for iOS and Android users.
However, due to the limitation of the charging methods and pricing fees for specific highways in various countries and regions, correct information provided by local relevant agencies is required. Therefore, in the early stage of the launch, you can experience the new function of “the most economical” route planning, which is currently open. countries, including the United States, Japan, India and Indonesia.
According to the official support page of Google Maps, the new function of displaying access fees is expected to be launched in more other countries and regions in the future “soon”.
The mobile version of the “Google Maps” App has added a new function of “Show Access Costs” to automatically estimate the access cost of a single trip for you. (Photo flipped from Google’s official Twitter)
To view the estimated itinerary of the estimated itinerary on Google Maps, you need to manually open it in the settings menu. The operation method is as follows: Click on the sticker in the upper right corner of Google Maps, click “Settings” in the expanded menu interface, and then scroll down to see Go to the “Navigation Settings” option, click it, and then scroll down to find the route options section, first select “Avoid highways”, “Avoid toll roads” and “Don’t take ferry”, the function buttons of these three options , manually set to off. And enable the newly added “Show toll fee amount” option, manually set it to on, then you can display the information to estimate the approximate toll fee when planning a route.
In particular, it should be reminded that the current new function of estimating the toll cost of driving can only provide the total estimated cost of a complete itinerary for reference. That is to say, it is not yet possible to estimate only for a single specific toll road section. In addition, if you do not need to use this function of estimating toll costs, you can also manually set it to off.
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