MapmyIndia Mappls adds multimodal public transport routes to Mappls App

MapmyIndia Mappls has expanded the capabilities of its Mappls App by introducing multimodal public transport route information, allowing users to access metro, rail and bus routes directly on the platform.With this update, users can view public transport routes, stations, stops and interchange options to plan journeys that combine different modes of transport. As per exchange filling, the feature integrates public transport information with the app’s existing navigation tools, which include turn-by-turn navigation, real-time traffic updates, safety alerts and intelligent routing.

Commenting on the development, Rakesh Verma, Co-Founder, Chairman & Managing Director, MapmyIndia Mappls, said “The launch of multimodal public transport routes on the Mappls App is a direct outcome of listening to our users. We want the Mappls App to be more inclusive and accessible for every
citizen.  As a fully indigenous platform built in India for India, Mappls remains committed to supporting sustainable urban mobility by seamlessly integrating public transport into everyday navigation.”Also Read: MapMyIndia shares decline 7% as 28.6 lakh shares change hands

The public transport routing feature is currently available for select cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Pune, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Nagpur, Indore, Patna, Lucknow, Kanpur, Agra, Jaipur, Kochi and Bhopal. It is live on iOS and web platforms, with an Android rollout planned.

According to the company, the addition of public transport routes is aimed at bringing private and public transport options onto a single indigenous maps and navigation app. Mappls currently has over 40 million users.

MapmyIndia Mappls stated that its mapping and location technology aligns with government guidelines on issues such as international border delineation and the handling of sensitive locations. The company noted that its government business has grown in recent years and currently accounts for about 20% of its gross revenue.