Metro Manila Transit Data in Google Maps
EACOMM is proud to announce the completion of our transit survey project in partnership with Google Maps which started last year. The project initially featured all four train (MRT, LRT1, LRT2, PNR) systems in Metro Manila. Currently, the following information are available via maps.google.com.ph: Train data for MRT, LRT1, LRT2, and PNR Train data for PNR from Manila to Ligao. Intercity Bus data for over 20 routes from Manila to neighboring Provinces Metro Manila bus data for over 20 routes within the Metropolis Intercity Ferry Data for 3 routes. Google Maps allows you to use multiple transport modes to get you to your destination at the fastest possible time or with the least amount of transfers. Some features that we are working on aggressively that will be coming soon in the following months in Google Maps include: Fare data for Metro Manila Buses More intercity bus and ferry routes Transit data on other major Philippine cities (Cebu, Davao, etc..)
Metro Manila Train Schedules now available in Google Maps
Manila, Philippines – This August, users of Google Maps (http://maps.google.com) will now be able to use the “Get Directions†Button to plan trips using Metro Manila’s four train lines: The LRT1, LRT2, MRT3, and the PNR Commuter Train. Simply type the origin and destination points in the maps search bar and select the train icon and Google Maps will show you the nearest train station, where to transfer trains, how long the journey will take and how much it will cost you. This new feature of Google Maps is anticipated to increase ridership of public trains by providing more information on alternatives to driving by car or taking the taxi. For example, traveling from Marikina to Alabang at first glance is a long, arduous and expensive journey if you will be commuting. By using Google Maps to plan the trip, it turns out by taking the train (LRT2->MRT3->PNR) it would take just over an hour to make the trip in rush hour traffic for only Php 34.00! Data collection and formatting services was provided by EACOMM Corporation, a web and software development company based in Quezon City, who are currently working on the next stages of the project which entails the inclusion of bus and ferry schedules to Google Maps. This will create a much more comprehensive coverage of Metro Manila’s public transport system not only within the metropolis but to and from neighbouring cities and towns as well. DOWNLOAD THIS POST IN PDF: Metro Manila Train Schedules now available in Google Maps