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Google Maps will have a feature to automatically calculate toll values ​​on Brazilian roads

Choosing the right route for road trips will be even easier with a new feature in Google Maps. Soon, when searching for a route, the app will show the driver the tolls along the way and the amount he will have to pay in fares.

The novelty of Google Maps will gather information collected from local authorities in each country – in the case of Brazil, the concessionaires of federal and state highways. With this, it will be possible to calculate, even before leaving home, the cost of road fares on each route, allowing people to choose the one that is best for their pocket.

The value calculated by the application will take into account factors such as the day of the week and the time of day – in case of tolls that have price variations – and the cost for those who use automatic billing tags.

Whenever a free, toll-free route is available, Google Maps will show it as an option. Whoever wants to take a route completely free of charge, simply select the option “Avoid tolls”, available by touching the three dots in the upper right corner of the app screen.

The feature is expected to arrive in Brazil soon. At this first moment, the application will bring toll information for almost 2 thousand roads in the United States, India, Indonesia and Japan.

Soon, the driver will also be able to see traffic lights and stop signs along their route, as well as improved details such as building outlines and areas of interest.

In some cities, even more detailed information will be available, such as the shape and width of a road, including flower beds and islands. With this, the driver will be able to better understand where he is, which will help to reduce the chances of making a last-minute lane change, for example.

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