Google Search & Maps Get Upgrades For Greener Travel

Google announced updates to its Maps and Search products on Monday aimed at helping users find and choose more sustainable transportation options over gas-powered vehicles. Train & Bus Route InformationGoogle is expanding its ability to find long-distance train and bus routes through search. Train route information will now be available for 38 countries, while long-distance bus routes will initially be added for 15 countries. When users search for flights on Google’s dedicated Flight tool, they will see train route suggestions as an alternative for applicable routes. By integrating these metrics into its flagship maps and travel tools, Google is nudging users towards greener options.