# Live Transportation Status Updates Live Google Maps Updates Show Users Where Trains and Buses are By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-06-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-google-maps-updates References: [9to5google](https://9to5google.com/2019/06/04/google-maps-india/) & [india.googleblog](https://india.googleblog.com/2019/06/stay-informed-about-local-bus-and-long.html) Users can now see the current train and bus times with the new live [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapapp-feature) Maps updates. Currently, the updates are in ten cities within India, including major cities like Dehli, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Pune, Lucknow, and more. The live updated information will even be available to people using rickshaw transportation. When traveling, users will be provided with [real-time updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-weekendest) to relevant travel information. The live Google Maps updates work by using traffic data to give updates for public transportation. For travel information regarding trains, Google partnered with a start-up called Sigmoid Labs, using its 'Where is My Train' app, Google Maps presents the information from the app into its own Google Maps app. Google purchased the start-up last year and because of this, it is able to integrate the data into the Maps app seamlessly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Live Transportation Updates:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a platform that integrates live transportation updates into various transportation apps, providing users with real-time information for their travels. - **Real-time Travel Information:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a mobile application that uses traffic data to provide users with real-time updates on train and bus times in multiple cities, enhancing the efficiency and convenience of public transportation. - **Integration of Start-up Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with start-ups that have successful transportation apps and integrate their data and functionalities into existing popular mapping applications. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Transportation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Leverage modern mapping technology to revolutionize the transportation industry by providing live updates and improving overall efficiency and convenience for travelers. - **Mobile Applications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop mobile applications that utilize real-time traffic data and integrate with mapping platforms to provide users with accurate and up-to-date travel information, improving their overall commuting experience. - **Start-up Acquisition and Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Acquire successful start-ups with transportation-focused apps and integrate their functionalities and data into larger mapping and travel platforms to enhance user experience and expand service offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartphone Map App Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mapapp-feature.md) - [Digital Map AI Enhancements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-map-ai-enhancements-google-maps-update-brings-aipowered-exploration.md) - [Eco-Friendly Navigation Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-eco.md) - [US National Park Navigations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-2.md) - [Park-Navigating Map Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/map-update.md) - [AI-Enhanced Map Softwares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-ai.md) - [AR-Based Map Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-1.md) - [Mapping Car Battery Support](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/battery-and-charging-support.md) - [Expanded Smartwatch Functionalities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-maps-navigation.md)