Public transit is easier on your wallet and the environment than driving or taking an Uber, but it's also frequently a frustrating, crowded experience. Google can't necessarily fix that, but the company is working to at least prepare you for it: starting today, Maps will show real-time traffic delays for buses and crowdedness predictions for trains.
Google already relays information about bus delays in many cities where transit authorities provide details directly, but Maps will use real-time traffic data to give warnings in other areas, too. They'll show when the bus is expected to arrive based on real-world conditions, plus travel times updated to reflect traffic delays.
Full story via Android Police and VentureBeat, with a bit of behind-the-scenes detail on how it works.
