New Delhi, October 12 (IANS). Digital mapping company MapMyIndia on Sunday thanked Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, who used indigenous navigation app ‘Maples’ during a recent drive and praised its advanced features.
In a post on social media platform
MapMyIndia further said that it will be a privilege to work with the Ministry of Railways to integrate its mapping and navigation technology into railway applications, supporting India’s vision of seamless and intelligent digital infrastructure.
The company said the Maples app, with over 35 million downloads, reflects the confidence and pride of Indians in indigenous innovation.
Earlier, Vaishnav had tested the ‘Maples’ app in his car and encouraged people to adopt indigenous alternatives to foreign navigation tools.
Sharing his experience on social media, the Union Minister talked about Junction View, a special feature of the app, which displays overbridges, underpasses and flyovers in 3D for a clear and safe driving experience.
He also mentioned another useful functionality that helps users locate specific stores or destinations inside multi-storey buildings.
Made entirely of Maples developed in India, specifically designed for Indian roads.
Its features include real-time alerts for speed limits, accident blackspots, sharp turns and traffic signals as well as detailed 3D junction views.
–IANS
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