Mahima Gupta 
Google maps has introduced a new feature in India, called ‘Stay Safer’. It aims especially at users traveling in auto-rickshaws and taxis. The feature will alert and notify users traveling in taxis, auto-rickshaws when their vehicle goes off-route. The feature will also allow users to share the live status of their trips with family and friends, Google said in a statement.
All the Android/ios users can avail the feature through the latest version of Google Maps.
“Through our extensive research across India, we found that a lot of people limit their mobility due to safety-related concerns. To address this, we are launching another India-first feature that will deliver a more relevant and reliable experience to our users.” said the product manager of Google Maps, Amanda Bishop.
Indian users will be able to use the new features on their android phones/iOS with the latest versions of Google maps.
1.How to use the feature :
1.1 To find the feature, users need to select the ‘Stay Safer’ and ‘Get off-route alerts’ options once the navigation screen is activated.
1.2 Once both these options are selected, their phone will buzz with a prominent notification if the driver deviates more than 0.5 KM from the google map suggested route.
1.3 The users then can tap it to see where they are compared to the original route.
1.4 A live trip status can also be shared with friends or family members directly through the screen.