In the recent news, Apple Map and Google Map are said to get its latest update and it is a new rail crossing system directions. Actually, this enhancement is heavily instructed by the National Transportation Safety Board after a number of fatal accidents. Indeed, the addition will be a useful guide for many commuters especially for those who travel unfamiliar locations.
Many people usually rely on Apple Map or Google Map when going to places out of their homes. The two companies was prompted to add new rail crossing updates after a series of fatal car accidents directed with wrong digital mapping. Apparently, they now need to add "20,000 rail and grade crossings to their maps."
National Transportation Safety Board initiated the investigation how to further avoid the disastrous mishaps in Apple Map and Google Map. Supposedly, many travelers aren't familiar with railroad system lines so when the maps direct them, they miss the crossings causing them harm.
Furthermore, this is definitely the first time Apple Map and Google Map digital apps are subjected to major accidents. Surely, there are a lot more improvements are still needed for them to effectively direct commuters.
"The safer car in the future isn't going to have a better bumper; it's going to have better navigation," said Mapbox CEO Eric Gundersen in New York Times. Truly, pilotage Apple Map and Google Map techs and gadgets are already everyone's travel buddy.
With it, over-reliance in technology can also cause casualties. Everyone should remember that safety first is the most important. In all, Apple Map and Google Map railroad update will surely be the first in the series of more enhancements.
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