Microtransit users in 13 cities across the globe will now be able to use Google Maps to locate Lime scooters as a result of a new partnership between the two companies.
“You just got off your train and you have seven minutes to get to your first meeting on time—but it’ll take you 15 minutes to walk the rest of the way. You don’t have time to walk, your bus is delayed and the next ridesharing vehicle isn’t set to arrive for another 10 minutes. So close, yet so far,” Google wrote in a post and adding that with the new partnership, users can get to the above-mentioned meeting “right on Lime.”
Users will be able to tap the transit icon in Google Maps, which will show nearby vehicles, such as Lime scooter, pedal bikes and e-assist bikes, along with information such as cost estimate and anticipated arrival time.
Tapping on the Lime card will take you right to the Lime app, where you can see the exact location of the vehicle and unlock it.
The new feature will be available on both iOS and Android devices, and will be rolled out in Austin, Baltimore, Dallas, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, San Diego, Oakland, San Antonio, San Jose, Scottsdale and Seattle and the United States, as well as Auckland, New Zealand and Brisbane, Australia.
