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minus-squarekartoffelsaft@programming.devlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up11·1 day agoWhere I am (seattle), google maps and the king county metro site give the same routes and information. Almost feels like they’re talking to the same API considering it gives the same time down to the minute.
minus-squareFlames5123@sh.itjust.workslinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3·1 day agoI use this app called Transit. Same data, but if any data is missing, it’s crowdsourced by people on the bus using the app.
minus-squareadarza@piefed.calinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up4·1 day agothat’s because king county literally uses google and google maps to provide transit maps and routing information.
Where I am (seattle), google maps and the king county metro site give the same routes and information. Almost feels like they’re talking to the same API considering it gives the same time down to the minute.
I use this app called Transit. Same data, but if any data is missing, it’s crowdsourced by people on the bus using the app.
that’s because king county literally uses google and google maps to provide transit maps and routing information.