GoKawiilMapQuest adds public transit directions to iOS and Android apps
MapQuest has launched public transit directions in its iOS and Android apps, with web support coming soon. The feature covers nearly 2,000 cities in 70 countries, offering door-to-door trip planning across buses, trains and trams, real-time departure data for over 350 cities, and station access details.
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MapQuest says it saw a surge of new users after refusing to rename Lake Ontario following a Trump executive order, and it suggests many of those users wanted transit directions before adopting the app as their main navigation tool. The company is now pushing additional updates, including Android Auto support and live navigation, which could indicate an effort to retain this unexpected wave of attention.
- MapQuest now offers public transit directions in nearly 2,000 cities across 70 countries.
- The feature includes real-time transit data for more than 350 cities and multiple route options.
- MapQuest attributes a recent surge in users to its refusal to rename Lake Ontario, prompting faster feature rollouts like Android Auto support.
Source: engadget.com — Kris Holt, 2026-09-24
Published there as: “It took MapQuest until 2026 to add public transit directions”
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