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March 19, 2026
SURPRISE IN THE COUNTRY: Google Maps will offer public transport arrival information in the future!
The trial of this type of service was carried out during the 2024 European Football Championship and proved successful.
TL;DR
- Google Maps is introducing real-time public transport information in Germany.
- This service will show arrival times for buses, trams, and metro trains.
- A trial was successful during the 2024 European Football Championship.
- The feature is enabled by a partnership between Google and Delfi.
- Delfi is a platform developed by the German government and transport organizations to enhance public transport information.
- This eliminates the need for users to rely on individual local provider apps for transit updates.
- The partnership does not include long-distance services from Deutsche Bahn.
- Ticket purchasing will also be integrated into the navigation menu.