Google Maps

[Ginger66]

When you click on a bus stop on google maps it gives you the time table of next couple of expcted departures but noticed google have indicated that buses are delayed/early by 3 minutes how does google now a bus is late.

[Stu]

When you click on a bus stop on google maps it gives you the time table of next couple of expcted departures but noticed google have indicated that buses are delayed/early by 3 minutes how does google now a bus is late.

Probably by comparing timetabled data with real-time data.

[cardew]

There is a new mobile version being released this week with a new Commuter tab which will show live positions of buses and trams on the map (same as the Uber app).  I know some cities such as Amsterdam are geared to use it, be interesting to see if it works locally

[DJ]

That sounds interesting, although I'd rather they focused on smaller issues first. For example, locally, all 42 services from Dudley/Tipton to West Bromwich are showed as Diamond, as well as most 82 services from Dudley to Wolverhampton. Additionally, if I try to get directions from my house to say Bilston, it tells me to walk past the nearest 82 stop and go to one further away.