Google Maps update will solve the nightmare problem with buses in the UK

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Google Maps update will solve the nightmare problem with buses in the UK.

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The interminable wait at the bus stop — wondering if it's ever going to turn up — could soon be a thing of the past.Californian technology firm is working with the UK Government to bring live, real-time tracking for buses nationwide in Google Maps.

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It means you'll be able to see an ETA for the next bus when planning your route in the popular navigation app.Londoners have enjoyed watching their buses move across a map for years through the Transport for London site, but Britons in small towns and rural villages have had to rely on outdated timetables and pure guesswork.

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With the latest partnership between the UK Government and Google, the same real-time technology will available in every corner of the country.Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: "For too long, getting from A to B has been more complicated than it needs to be.

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