MapmyIndia's Homegrown Mappls App Live In Bengaluru: Traffic Signals To Alerts—How Will It Help You?

Mappls map, the product offered by navigation firm MapmyIndia has introduced a new feature on its platform that helps users track live traffic signal countdown. As of now, the feature is restricted to Bengaluru but the application plans to roll out the features to other cities too.

It offers real-time updates on the timing of the signal that falls within the navigation range. The company’s Director Rohan Verma shared the feature’s images on social media platform X earlier and wrote,

“Can you see the live traffic signal timings showing up on Mappls app? As the real traffic signal counts down, you see the same on the map inside Mappls app. Magical, and helpful :) Live in Bangalore now thanks to @blrcitytraffic n Arcadis India, and the work done by team @mappls, @MapmyIndia”.

He further wrote, “This is an India first btw! These and so many more innovations make Mappls, India’s own swadeshi maps & navigation app, much better for all Indians. Do learn more at https://about.mappls.com/app and try, and share further!”

Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw also posted a video of himself using the feature on social media platform X and wrote, "Swadeshi ‘Mappls’ by MapmyIndia. Good features…must try!"

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