Belgium Gains Real-Time Transit Information for Apple Maps

[MacRumors]

Apple Maps users in Belgium now have access to real-time transit information, offering information on whether a train is on time or possibly facing a delay, as reported by iCulture.

Transit information has been available in Belgium since November of 2018; however, real-time data is new. With real-time information, users can now more easily plan their commutes based on actual transit run-times rather than simply what's scheduled.

Article Link: Belgium Gains Real-Time Transit Information for Apple Maps

 

[alexandr]

i still can't seem to switch over to apple maps...

 

[Vol Braakzakje]

Wow, live transit already! Nice… rather last than never I guess

 

[MrDerby01]

Google had this for a while.. Really nice feature for everyone.

 

[magicMac]

Also finally supports the Eurostar which is nice for us brits who sometimes travel into Europe !

 

[calzon65]

I like that Apple maps are more integrated into the iPhone than Google maps and I like the Apple maps voice prompts better.

 

[yellow8]

I know for a fact that it was an easy algorithm. There is always delay =)

 

[Konigi]

I see a lot of people complaining that Apple comes as late into this. We have this conversation each and every time they expand their maps. Yet I still prefer Apple Maps over Google Maps, where the former does integrate live transit features. To sum up:

- greater UI, aesthetics, smoother transitions
- more detailed maps (where available, IMO)
- greater integration within iOS, for instance ongoing directions shown on the logged out screen; but I suspect this is due to Apple not allowing certain API for third party app maps...
- better voice assistant
- much greater privacy, as far as I know

At the end it remains a matter of personal preference. I think it's just great to have many options. I regularly use the two depending on my needs. (And then the Transit app when it comes to urban transit.)

Yes, we all know Apple Maps still fall behind in a lot of things and areas. But it's coming, and I am sincerely looking forward to see the ongoing improvements. It gets really better each and every year.

 

[DinkThifferent]

I see a lot of people complaining that Apple comes as late into this. We have this conversation each and every time they expand their maps. Yet I still prefer Apple Maps over Google Maps, where the former does integrate live transit features. To sum up:

- greater UI, aesthetics, smoother transitions
- more detailed maps (where available, IMO)
- greater integration within iOS, for instance ongoing directions shown on the logged out screen; but I suspect this is due to Apple not allowing certain API for third party app maps...
- better voice assistant
- much greater privacy, as far as I know

At the end it remains a matter of preference. I think it's just great to have many options. I look forward to see continued improvements on Apple Maps!

Yes, but you live in Canada (so you have the fancy new Apple Maps)

I live in The Netherlands, which still has the bad old map. In my neighborhood it still shows an outline of a building that was demolished in 2010. In the town I used to live in it still shows a part of the neighborhood as a park (green) while it is not a park but just a block of houses.

I reported both multiple times but it has never been fixed.

 

[Konigi]

Yes, but you live in Canada (so you have the fancy new Apple Maps)

I live in The Netherlands, which still has the bad old map. In my neighborhood it still shows an outline of a building that was demolished in 2010. In the town I used to live in it still shows a part of the neighborhood as a park (green) while it is not a park but just a block of houses.

I reported both multiple times but it has never been fixed.

I understand this, and it's a shame it's taking so long to be updated where you live! In your case, I would be using alternative maps, of course. Hopefully, as Belgium is getting updated, they are getting near to your place

 

[Isengardtom]

nice, i will give this a try

 

[TD540]

Great. Deleting the crappy NMBS app.

 

[coolthings]

Apple and Belgium are on a roll today. Apple Pay with ING and now this.

Will only start using Apple Maps once they start showing speed limit like Google Maps.

 

[MarvinHC]

Apple and Belgium are on a roll today. Apple Pay with ING and now this.

Will only start using Apple Maps once they start showing speed limit like Google Maps.

Belgium might finally arrive in the 21st century 🙄

 

[mr.bee]

Apple and Belgium are on a roll today. Apple Pay with ING and now this.

Will only start using Apple Maps once they start showing speed limit like Google Maps.

My car scans the speed limits, siri warns me about speed camera's

 

[mr.bee]

Great. Deleting the crappy NMBS app.

watch out with this. Apple Maps sometimes proposes switches that don't occur in the NMBS app. If you have an annoying conductor, he/she will not validate your ticket and make you pay more.