Replacing Google Maps Distance Matrix with Azure Maps

Question

Hello,

We want to replace Google Maps Distance Matrix API with Azure Maps Matrix.

We are used to calculate distances between points for: pedestrian, car, bicycles and "transit" with Google Distance Matrix... When we check the documentation for Azure Maps, we can find these travel modes:

bicycle

bus

car

motorcycle

pedestrian

taxi

truck

van

So it seems ok for our needs with bicycle, car and pedestrian but what about "transit"? Bing Maps seems to also support "public transport" but in Azure Maps, I only see "bus"!

Is there anything to calculate distance between 2 points with Public Transport (so a path could be done with a subway AND a tram for example and the real waiting time between their schedules is taken in count, etc.)?

Thank you!

Answer 1

Hello Denis,

You can post your feedback about the product here. Voice of customer will help Microsoft to improve the product.

Best Regards,

Michael

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Answer 2

Public transit is not yet supported in Azure Maps but is planned.

Answer 3

Public transit is not yet supported in Azure Maps but is planned.

Thank you, good to know! We will use another service to replace Google Map and we will see the evolution of Azure Maps! Any place to register to updates of the service?

Answer 4

Hello Denis,

You can start Azure Maps free or buy the service here.

Best Regards,

Michael

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