Google Maps has had a big impact on how people plan their trips and daily travel. In fact, in 2011, more than 200 million people use the Google Maps application on mobile devices alone, according to TechCrunch, and mobile mapping accounts for only about half of usage. With features such as trip planning, public transit mapping, and routes for bicycles and people on foot, this service provides options for a wide range of travel possibilities. It can also interface with standalone Global Positioning System devices and mobile technology to provide turn-by-turn directions. Writer Bio
