Google rolls out new biking features in Google Maps

Google Maps will now show docked bikeshare information to users in 10 cities around the world. Google introduced new biking features in Maps after the requests for cycling directions in Maps jumped by 69 per cent last month

Users will be shown walking directions to the bikeshare station near them along with the live bike availability.

Also, it will show users directions to the bikeshare station closest to their destination along with live dock availability.

Google Maps in some cities will also display links that allow you to open the relevant bikeshare mobile app in order to book and unlock the bike.