Google Maps "500% Greener," Includes More Mass Transit

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According to Google:

In one year, the total number of cities for which people can plan transit trips with Google Maps has grown to more than 250 -- 500% more than last year. In North America, we've grown from supporting around 20 agencies to 115 agencies, including 8 agencies in Canada.

That's a fantastic upswing, though it's debatable on whether or not that's because more people are using mass transit and need the mapping to help with their green swing, or if it's just because it's a convenient technology being adapted by a world that likes convenience. We're pretty sure it's this second aspect. But in the long run, it doesn't much matter since easier access to public transportation information means more people are likely to use it. And transit authorities are taking note:

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