Google Maps will now present an estimate of toll costs that might be included in your journey, the search large has introduced. The announcement of this function was made again in April, nevertheless, it has simply began rolling out to customers in India, Indonesia, Japan, and the US with different nations getting it later. As per the corporate, the service’s new function will enable customers to examine estimated toll costs earlier than a visit begins, and might establish accessible toll-free routes.

In an announcement on Tuesday, Google revealed that each Android in addition to iOS customers in India, Indonesia, Japan, and the US will have the ability to get an estimated toll worth on the Google Maps app for practically 2,000 toll roads. “You’ll see the estimated toll price to your destination before you start navigating thanks to trusted information from local tolling authorities,” the corporate mentioned.

As per Google, the function takes into consideration components comparable to having a toll cross or not, what the day of the week it’s, and with how a lot the toll is anticipated to price on the particular time the consumer might be crossing it. Google Maps customers could have an possibility inside settings to indicate toll costs with or with out having a toll cross “as in many geographies the price changes based on the payment method you use.” Furthermore, an choice to keep away from roads which have tolls may even be accessible if you choose ‘Avoid tolls’ inside settings.

In order to entry the totally different choices, According to the corporate, customers can merely faucet on the three dots on the prime of the app to entry route choices, or swipe up when on Google Maps display screen that exhibits instructions. You will see details about the place and an choice to “Change toll settings”. Select the choice you wish to entry different routes, wherever accessible.