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Now, Google maps will tell you your bus timing

For commuters, life is set to become easier. A group of final year student under the guidance of Goa IT Professionals (GITP) led by Chaitanya Malik has unveiled a project where commuters can access public transport timings on Google maps.


the goan I networkPANAJIAnyone with a smartphone will now be able to see time-tables of services offered by Kadamba Transport Corporation Ltd (KTCL) or River Navigation Department s ferry services. Time-tables, routes and boarding points of these agencies will be available on Google and can be accessed at http://bit.do/mygoa or maps.google.com or through the Google Maps mobile application. So far, working together with KTCL and RND, the students have published timings for 90 bus routes of the currently existing 300 as well as all ferry routes in the State. The remaining data is expected to be published over the next two months. According to GITP, the aim of promoting such a project was to encourage people to trust and rely on public transport. “With the convenience So far, working together with KTCL and RND, the students have published timings for 90 bus routes of the currently existing 300 as well as all ferry routes in the State

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Chaturthi cheer grips Goans

An air of festivity spread across the State as Goans are all set to celebrate the festival of Ganesh Chaturthi from Monday. Hectic last-minute preparations were underway with Chaturthi sweets being made at homes while markets were abuzz over the weekend as several Hindus were seen taking home statues of Lord Ganesha.

The Goan Network
Published Sep 5, 2016, 6:41 AM IST
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the goan I networkPANAJI  Some were buying fireworks, fruits and flowers. While most of the Hindus celebrate the festival for a day and half, many others will celebrate it for five, seven, nine, eleven and even 21 days. Migrants hailing from the Konkan region have already left for home and buses ran packed in view of festive rush. The celebrations begin with haritalika or tay , the previous day of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. On this day, Lord Ganesha s parents, Shiva…

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