Yes, Google Maps rolled out this feature last year, but today seems like a good day to remind you that Google Maps lets you know when the last train home will be.
If you're wondering how much more #UpForWhatever you can handle before taking the train home to Connecticut, Long Island or NJ, you can find the last train's time by selecting the train option and selecting "last" in options. Here's how the Observer explained it last year:
When a Google representative was walking Betabeat through its new features for Maps yesterday, they briefly mentioned a small feature that sifts through public transit schedules to find the last possible route to your destination.
“Wait,” we interrupted, “are you saying you added a ‘drunk train’ feature to Google Maps?”
They were reluctant to call it that, but it’s true: Google Maps will now tell you the latest possible time you can leave a club and still make it home. The “last” option was made available earlier this month on iOS and Android. It factors in walking time with subways, buses, and train times.
Technology!
Anyway, here are some fun facts from Google about March 17:
- Google searches related to St. Patrick's Day parades were 3x higher in New York City than the country at large.
- Google searches related to St. Patrick's Day apparel were 250% higher in New York City than the country at large.
- Google searches related to St. Patrick's Day cupcakes were 150% higher in New York City than the country at large.
- Google searches related to St. Patrick's Day bars were 250% higher in New York City than the country at large.
