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Their current browser experience doesn't include transit or cycling, which makes it not terribly useful for NYC.
by bsimpson 2y ago
Their current browser experience doesn't include transit or cycling, which makes it not terribly useful for NYC.
- standardUser 2y agoIs a map without transit even a map? I still use Google Maps as my default for transit, but Citymapper is considerably more reliable and I've been trying to remember to use it more.
- rolleiflex 2y agoA problem I had with CityMapper is that at the time I last used it, it used the distance units of the city you’re in, with no ability to change it. For example, if you’re in New York, the distances will be in feet, and feet only. Since I already know the public transport of my my own city and that I reach out for CityMapper when I’m travelling, it’s a jarring omission. I was incredulous enough to check with support, and sure enough they confirmed as of last year at least it is indeed the case that the units cannot be changed.
- standardUser 2y agoThat's a pretty big oversight on their part. But when I'm in a tight spot (like train service is ending late at night) I've had CityMapper save my ass a few times when Google was showing me inaccurate information. This has mostly been in NYC and London.
- bsimpson 2y agoThis has always driven me nuts about Google Maps too. Contrary to what some PM apparently believes, nobody taught me kilometers on the plane.
- khazhoux 2y ago> Is a map without transit even a map? Yes. Transit is bot a majority use case.
- nerflad 2y agoThe desktop and iOS apps (and integration of e.g Doordash with the Maps API) are great
- Chilko 2y agoEven the app doesn't support cycling directions in many cities, such as the capital of New Zealand.