Google Maps is testing a new ad format that gives users the option to add a stop for a sponsored location during navigation.
  • Synapse@lemmy.worldEnglish
    4·
    5 months ago

    Any recommendations? So far, Google maps has remain my go-to despite my efforts to de-google myself.

      • jherazob@fedia.io
        6·
        5 months ago

        For my use case of mixed public transportation i don’t think there’s anything OSM-based that comes even close to GMaps yet (i’d LOVE to be proven wrong here, i’m in the western EU area so lemme know if there’s something i can try)

        • Pussista@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
          1·
          5 months ago

          Apple Maps is really good in that regard if your goal is just escaping Google. Still a Big Tech company, though.

      • Kernal64@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        3·
        5 months ago

        Is there an OSM client that has live traffic info or incorporates live public transport schedules? This has been the only thing keeping me from switching.

        • themarty27@lemmy.sdf.orgEnglish
          2·
          5 months ago

          AFAIK OpenStreetMap itself doesn’t have live traffic info, and I do not know of any client that has it, sorry :(

      • Kernal64@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
        8·
        5 months ago

        I’m not sure if you’re joking, but Waze has been owned by Google for over a decade. It’s not a real alternative at this point.

      • AlbertSpangler@lemmings.worldEnglish
        2·
        5 months ago

        Waze covering up important areas of the map (such as junctions I was supposed to get off at) with adverts for local businesses was what made me rapidly give up on it.

        Google going full on with the enshitification here